Brandt (br nt, bränt), Willy 1913-1992. German political leader. He served as chancellor of West Germany (1969-1974) and won the 1971 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to reduce tension between the East and the West. |
Brandt [brænt]
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1. (Biographies / Brandt, Bill (1905-1983) M, British, ARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer) Bill, full name William Brandt. 1905-83, British photographer. His photographic books include The English at Home (1936) and Perspectives of Nudes (1961)
2. (Biographies / Brandt, Georg (1694-1768) M, Swedish, SCIENCE: chemist) Georg (ˈgeɪɔːg). 1694-1768, Swedish chemist, who isolated cobalt (1742) and exposed fraudulent alchemists
3. (Biographies / (German)) Willy (ˈvɪli). 1913-92, German statesman; socialist chancellor of West Germany (1969-74); chairman of the Social Democratic party (1964-87). His policy of détente and reconciliation with E Europe brought him international acclaim. Nobel peace prize 1971
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| Noun | 1. | Brandt - German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992) |
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