Winthrop G. Brown
American lawyer and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winthrop Gilman Brown (July 12, 1907 — May 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and diplomat. He served in posts in Asia, including as United States Ambassador to South Korea from 1964 to 1967.
Quick Facts 7th United States Ambassador to Korea, President ...
Winthrop G. Brown | |
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7th United States Ambassador to Korea | |
In office August 14, 1964 – June 10, 1967 | |
President | Lyndon Johnson |
Preceded by | Samuel D. Berger |
Succeeded by | William J. Porter |
5th United States Ambassador to Laos | |
In office July 25, 1960 – June 28, 1962 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | Horace H. Smith |
Succeeded by | Leonard S. Unger |
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Born | (1907-07-02)July 2, 1907 Seal Harbor, Maine |
Died | May 25, 1987(1987-05-25) (aged 79) Washington, D.C. |
Spouse | Peggy Bell Brown |
Children | 3 |
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Relatives | Descendants of Robert Coe |
Education | Yale University (BA, LL.B.) |
Profession | Diplomat |
Awards | President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1963) |
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