André Adam
| André Adam | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations | |
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In office 8 September 1998 – April 2001 | |
| Monarch | Albert II |
| Preceded by | Alexis Reyn |
| Succeeded by | Jean de Ruyt |
| Belgian Ambassador to the United States | |
|
In office 3 October 1994 – 1998 | |
| Monarch | Albert II |
| Preceded by | Juan Cassiers |
| Succeeded by | Alexis Reyn |
| Belgian Ambassador to Zaire | |
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In office 27 April 1990 – 18 August 1991 | |
| Monarch | Baudouin |
| Preceded by | André Onkelinx |
| Succeeded by | Jean Coene |
| Belgian Ambassador to Algeria | |
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In office 1986–1990 | |
| Monarch | Baudouin |
| Preceded by | Maurice Vaisiere |
| Succeeded by | Dirk Lettens |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
10 September 1936 Brussels, Belgium |
| Died |
22 March 2016 (aged 79) Zaventem, Belgium |
| Spouse(s) | Danielle |
| Alma mater | Free University of Brussels |
André Adam (10 September 1936 – 22 March 2016) was a Belgian diplomat. His postings during his lengthy diplomatic career included Consul General of Belgium in Los Angeles (1982–1986), Ambassador to Algeria (1986–1990), Ambassador to Zaire (1990–1991), Ambassador to the United States (1994–1998), and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1998–2001). He was killed in a terrorist bombing at Brussels-National airport in Zaventem on 22 March 2016.[1][2]
Early life and education
Adam was born in Brussels. He attended the Free University of Brussels receiving degrees in political and diplomatic science and public administration.[3]
Diplomatic career
After a short stint as a research assistant at the Free University of Brussels, Adam entered the foreign service in 1962 and was posted in Havana, where he met his wife, Danielle, after which he served in Paris, Kinshasa, and London.[4] In 1979, he became chief of staff to Henri Simonet, then the Belgian foreign minister.[5]
He later served as the Belgian Consul General in Los Angeles from 1982 till 1986, Belgium's Ambassador to Algeria (1986 - 1990) and Zaire (1990 - 1991), and as Ambassador to the United States from 1994 till 1998.[5] He presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in 1998, holding office as Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.[6]
Adams also served as the Director General of Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1991 until 1994.[7]
Later life and death
Adam retired from the diplomatic service in 2001.[8] He was killed at Brussels Airport during coordinated terrorist bombings at two locations in Brussels on 22 March 2016. He died while shielding his wife. The two were set to travel to the United States.[2]
Offices held
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maurice Vaisiere |
Belgian Ambassador to Algeria 1986–1990 |
Succeeded by Dirk Lettens |
| Preceded by André Onkelinx |
Belgian Ambassador to Zaire 1990–1991 |
Succeeded by Jean Coene |
| Preceded by Juan Gassiers |
Belgian Ambassador to the United States 1994–1998 |
Succeeded by Alexis Reyn |
| Preceded by Andre Ernemann |
Belgian Permanent Representative to the United Nations 1998–2001 |
Succeeded by Jean De Ruyt |
References
- ↑ Delcorde, Raoul (2016-03-27). "André Adam, un homme de paix tué lors des attentats du 22 mars". La Libre Belgique. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- 1 2 Bilefsky, Dan (2016-03-26). "André Adam, Retired Diplomat and Brussels Victim". New York Times. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ↑ "New Permanent Representative Of Belgium Presents Credentials". Meetings Coverage and Press Releases. United Nations. 1998-09-08. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- ↑ Johnston, Jules (2016-03-26). "Former Belgian ambassador to US killed in Brussels attacks". Politico. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- 1 2 "Honorary Ambassador André Adam victim of 22 March Brussels attacks". Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ "André Adam". El Mundo. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ "Honorary Ambassador André Adam victim of 22 March Brussels attacks". Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs. 2016-03-29. Archived from the original on 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ↑ "Diplomatic Changes Royal Decree". Retrieved 30 March 2016.
External links
- André Adam victim of 22 March Brussels attacks on the FPS Foreign Affairs website
- André Adam at Find a Grave