Richard S. Williamson
American diplomat (1949–2013)
Richard Salisbury Williamson (May 9, 1949 – December 8, 2013) was an American lawyer, diplomat and pedagogue. He previously served as Special Envoy to Sudan under George W. Bush.[1] Williamson was a partner at Winston & Strawn and was also Thomas J. Sharkey Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Seton Hall's Whitehead School of Diplomacy.
Richard S. Williamson | |
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| 17th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs | |
| In office February 5, 1988 – March 19, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Alan Keyes |
| Succeeded by | John R. Bolton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Salisbury Williamson May 9, 1949 Evanston, Illinois |
| Died | December 8, 2013 (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Williamson |
| Residence | IL |
| Alma mater | Princeton University University of Virginia School of Law |
Williamson died of a cerebral hemorrhage at a Chicago hospital on December 8, 2013, aged 64.[2][3]
References
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- ↑ "CHICAGO: Ill. GOP leader, envoy Rich Williamson dies at 64 | Illinois News | News Democrat". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ "Rich Williamson, former UN official, GOP Illinois Senate candidate, Romney advisor 1949-2013Voices | Voices". Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
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