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Willem Visser 't Hooft
Dutch theologian who became the first secretary general of the world council of churches in 1948 and held this position until his retirement in 1966.
Born September 20th, 1900 in Haarlem. [ref]
Died July 4th, 1985 at 84 years old in Geneva. [ref]
Occupations
Protestant theologian, cleric, general secretary, philosopher, resistance fighter, theologian, writer
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