Lawyers who died on May 19

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

• 1983 Jean Rey

  Jean Rey was a prominent Belgian lawyer and politician who served as the second President of the European Commission, playing a significant...

• 2011 Garret FitzGerald

  Prominent Irish politician who served as the 7th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 1981 to 1987.