August R. Lindt
Dr. August Rudolf Lindt (5 August 1905 – 14 April 2000), also known as Auguste R. Lindt, was a Swiss lawyer and diplomat. He served as Chairman of UNICEF in 1953 and as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 1956 to 1960.
Dr. August R. Lindt | |
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| Chairman of UNICEF | |
| In office 1953–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Adelaide Sinclair |
| Succeeded by | Balachandra Rajan |
| United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart |
| Succeeded by | Félix Schnyder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1905 Bern |
| Died | 14 April 2000 (aged 94) Bern |
| Nationality | Swiss |
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| Profession | diplomat |
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