Richard N. Gardner
Richard N. Gardner | |
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| United States Ambassador to Italy | |
| In office March 21, 1977 – February 27, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | John A. Volpe |
| Succeeded by | Maxwell M. Rabb |
| United States Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office September 16, 1993 – July 12, 1997 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Richard Goodwin Capen, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward L. Romero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Newton Gardner July 9, 1927 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2019 (aged 91) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Occupation | professor and diplomat |
Richard Newton Gardner (July 9, 1927 – February 16, 2019) served as the United States Ambassador to Spain and the United States Ambassador to Italy. He was a professor emeritus of law at Columbia Law School.[3]
Background[]
Gardner was born in New York City, New York, the son of Ethel (Alias) and Samuel Gardner (former family name was Goldberg[1]).[2] He served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Gardner graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. degree in Economics, a J.D. from Yale Law School, and was a Rhodes Scholar, receiving a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics from Oxford University. He wrote several books and articles.[4][5] Gardner died in New York City on February 16, 2019, aged 91.[6]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Sarah Ebner (January 12, 2018). "Diplomat Anthony Luzzatto Gardner rediscovers his heritage". The Jewish Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Gaia Pianigiani (February 27, 2019). "Richard Gardner, Cold War Envoy to an Italy in Strife, Dies at 91". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ Gerardo Pelosi (February 18, 2019). "Morto Gardner, l'ambasciatore Usa che per primo concesse il visto a Giorgio Napolitano". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ American Academy of Diplomacy Biography
- ^ In Memoriam:Professor Richard Gardner
- ^ Emily Langer (February 19, 2019). "Richard Gardner, who helped mold U.S. foreign policy as professor and ambassador, dies at 91". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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