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.

  • Jean Rey
    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...

  • Garret FitzGerald
    2011 Garret FitzGerald

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

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