Tarygve Halvdan Lie
(1896-1968)

Norwegian Politician
1st United Nations Secretary General

birthdate: July 16
birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Trygve Lie was the first Secretary General of the United Nations and is largely credited with securing the current site of the United Nations headquarters in New York from John D. Rockefeller.

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