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Henry Adefope

1926-03-15 – 2012-03-11

Life & Legacy

Henry Edmund Olufemi Adefope (15 March 1926 – 11 March 2012) was a Nigerian Army major general who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and as a member of the International Olympic Committee from 1985 to 2006 and an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee since 2007.

Occupation & Career

diplomat, politician, military personnel, physician, minister

Education

University of Glasgow; CMS Grammar School, Lagos

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Silver Olympic Order

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Silver Olympic Order

Organizations & Memberships

International Olympic Committee · Nigerian Armed Forces

Education & Institutions

CMS Grammar School, Lagos · University of Glasgow

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q546873 — wikidata View source

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