Grant Stockdale
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Edward Grant Stockdale (July 31, 1915 ā December 2, 1963),[1] was a Florida businessman and friend of President John F. Kennedy who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1961 to 1962.
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![]() Stockdale in October 1963 | |
United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office May 17, 1961 ā July 7, 1962 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | R. W. Scott McLeod |
Succeeded by | Matthew H. McCloskey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-07-31)July 31, 1915 Greenville, Mississippi, US |
Died | December 2, 1963(1963-12-02) (aged 48) Miami, Florida, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Alice Boyd Magruder |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Miami |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
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