Jean Monnet
1888–1979 (age 91)
Biography
Jean Monnet, celebrated in the Pantheon, was a visionary businessperson whose tireless cooperation efforts laid foundations for European unity. His capacity to build consensus among nations transformed economic collaboration into a lasting peace project.
Throughout his life, Monnet emphasized pragmatic diplomacy and the power of shared institutions, leaving a legacy of cooperation that endures beyond his passing in 1979.