Wyche Fowler
American politician and ambassador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Wyche Fowler Jr. (/ˈwaɪʃ ˈfaʊlər/; born October 6, 1940) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 1987 to 1993. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987.
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Wyche Fowler | |
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22nd United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia | |
In office September 14, 1996 – March 1, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Ray Mabus |
Succeeded by | Robert W. Jordan |
United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Mack Mattingly |
Succeeded by | Paul Coverdell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
In office April 6, 1977 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Young |
Succeeded by | John Lewis |
Member of the Atlanta City Council | |
In office 1970 – 1977 Board of Aldermen (1969-1973) City Council President (1974-1976) | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Wyche Fowler Jr. (1940-10-06) October 6, 1940 (age 83) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Davidson College (BA) Emory University (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1964 |
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