James David Zellerbach

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James David Zellerbach (January 17, 1892 – August 3, 1963) was an American businessman and ambassador.

Biography[]

Zellerbach was raised in San Francisco.[1] He served as chairman of the board of the Crown Zellerbach Corporation.[1] In 1957, Zellerbach was sworn in as United States Ambassador to Italy; he held the post until 1960. He was a member on the board of Wells Fargo Bank Council on Foreign Relations.

He died on August 3, 1963 of a brain tumor.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "J.d. Zellerbach Dies at 71; Headed San Francisco Jewish Welfare Fund". The Jewish Telegraphic Agency. August 5, 1963.
  2. ^ "James D. Zellerbach Dies at 71; Industrialist, Ex-Envoy to Italy; Was Chairman of the Board of One of Biggest Paper Enterprises in U.S. Appointed in 1956". The New York Times. August 4, 1963.

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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Clare Boothe Luce
United States Ambassador to Italy
February 6, 1957 – December 10, 1960
Succeeded by
G. Frederick Reinhardt
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