Manfred Wörner

Manfred Wörner (born September 24, 1934 in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt; died August 13, 1994 in Brussels) was a German politician and diplomat. He served as the defense minister of Germany between 1982 and 1988. He then served as the Secretary General of NATO from 1988 to 1994. Whilst serving in that position, he was diagnosed with a cancer, but, in spite of his illness, continued serving until his final days.

Political Career

Wörner was a member of the german CDU and was an elected member of the German parliament.

Related Topics:
CDU - German parliament

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On October 14, 1982 he was appointed Federal Minister of Defense in Helmut Kohl's governement. In his time he became involved in the Kießling-Affair. On May 18, 1988, he resigned from his office and became Secretary General of NATO on July 1, 1988. He died in office of cancer.

Related Topics:
October 14 - Helmut Kohl - Kießling-Affair - May 18 - 1988 - NATO - July 1 - Cancer

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