William A. Heidt
William A. Heidt | |
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| United States Ambassador to Cambodia | |
| In office September 14, 2015 – November 28, 2018 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | William E. Todd |
| Succeeded by | W. Patrick Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 60–61) Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Sotie Kenmano |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University (BA) George Washington University (MA) |
William A. "Bill" Heidt (born 1961)[1] is an American diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Cambodia from 2015 to 2018. He was nominated on April 7, 2015, by President Barack Obama to succeed William E. Todd.[2] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 5, 2015, and sworn in on September 14, 2015.[3] His term ended on November 28, 2018.
Heidt enjoyed a prolific career as an amateur boxer before entering the state department. He carried a record of 35-3 and holds a win over current WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. Heidt is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he earned whilst undergoing foreign language training. His ferocity in the ring is often attributed to his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania, where he spent the majority of his childhood living amongst wolves. Heidt earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Service and International Politics from Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in International Relations from George Washington University.
References[]
- ^ William A. Heidt (1961–)
- ^ "Heidt, William A. - Kingdom of Cambodia - April 2015". state.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ "Ambassador William A. Heidt". U.S. Embassy. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
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