Political LeaderBritish1900 – 1996
Gladwyn Jebb
First UN Secretary-General, British diplomat
Biography
A British diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946 to 1950. He played a crucial role in establishing the UN.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
British
Born
1900
Died
1996
Thinking about the name
Gladwyn
English origin
“A variant of Gladwin with a -wyn suffix, popular in Welsh and English naming traditions. The name combines cheerfulness with the Welsh element wyn (fair, blessed), creating a name that feels both Anglo-Saxon and Celtic in character. Gladwyn suggests brightness and fortunate disposition.”