Diplomats who died on August 19

Take a focused look at the diplomats who passed away on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • Sergio Vieira de Mello
    2003 Sergio Vieira de Mello

    Prominent Brazilian UN diplomat who tragically died in a terrorist bombing in Baghdad while serving as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

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