Trygve Lie

Profession: 1st UN Secretary-General

Biography: Trygve Lie was a Norwegian politician and diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations. During World War II, he served in the Norwegian government-in-exile and later led the Norwegian delegation to the United Nations Conference on International Organization.

Lie was appointed as the first UN Secretary-General in 1946, serving in the role until 1952. During his tenure, he worked to expand the UN's capacity for international peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, and he helped to establish the International Atomic Energy Agency.

In 1974, Lie was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in international diplomacy. After leaving the UN, he returned to Norway, where he served as a minister without portfolio from 1958 to 1960.

Born: July 16, 1896
Birthplace: Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, Sweden–Norway

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: December 30, 1968 (aged 72)