Bill Lane (publisher)
American diplomat and publisher (1919–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laurence William Lane Jr. (November 7, 1919 – July 31, 2010) was an American magazine publisher, diplomat, and philanthropist.
Quick Facts United States Ambassador to Nauru, President ...
Bill Lane | |
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United States Ambassador to Nauru | |
In office December 6, 1985 – April 29, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Robert D. Nesen |
Succeeded by | Mel Sembler |
United States Ambassador to Australia | |
In office December 6, 1985 – April 29, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Robert D. Nesen |
Succeeded by | Melvin F. Sembler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1919-11-07)November 7, 1919 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 2010(2010-07-31) (aged 90) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jean Gimbel Lane |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Laurence William Lane (father), Ruth Bell (mother) |
Alma mater | Stanford University |
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