Brian Urquhart
Brian Urquhart | |
|---|---|
Urquhart at the United Nations | |
| Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Special Political Affairs | |
| In office 1972–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Bunche |
| Succeeded by | Marrack Goulding |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Edward Urquhart 28 February 1919 Bridport, Dorset, England |
| Died | 2 January 2021 (aged 101) Tyringham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lady Sidney Urquhart |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Profession | Soldier and diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Dorsetshire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
Major Sir Brian Edward Urquhart KCMG MBE (/ˈər.kət/ UR-kut) (28 February 1919 – 2 January 2021) was a British Army officer, politician and writer. He played a significant role in the founding of the United Nations. He went on to serve as its Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs.