Marcolino Gomes Candau
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| May 30, 1911 – January 23, 1983 |
Brazilian physician, Director-General of the World Health Organization (1953-1973), who launched the smallpox eradication programme.
Offices held
Jul 21, 1953 – Jul 21, 1973
Preceded by
Brock Chisholm Succeeded by
Halfdan T. Mahler
Brock Chisholm Succeeded by
Halfdan T. Mahler
Timeline
1912
1917
1922
1927
1932
1937
1942
1947
1952
1957
1962
1967
1972
1977
1982