Paul Ruegger

Paul Ruegger (14 August 1897 – 8 August 1988) was a Swiss lawyer and diplomat who served as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1948 to 1955.^[1][2][3]

Preceded byCarl Jacob Burckhardt

Succeeded byLéopold Boissier [de]

Born(1897-08-14)14 August 1897.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Died9 August 1988(1988-08-09) (aged 90)

Florence, Italy

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Paul Ruegger
President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
In office 10 February 1948 – 1 September 1955
Preceded by	Carl Jacob Burckhardt
Succeeded by	Léopold Boissier [de]
Personal details
Born	(1897-08-14)14 August 1897. Lucerne, Switzerland
Died	9 August 1988(1988-08-09) (aged 90) Florence, Italy

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