Richard S. Williamson
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Richard Salisbury Williamson (May 9, 1949 ā 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.
Quick Facts 17th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, President ...
Richard S. Williamson | |
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17th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs | |
In office February 5, 1988 ā March 19, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Alan Keyes |
Succeeded by | John R. Bolton |
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Born | Richard Salisbury Williamson (1949-05-09)May 9, 1949 Evanston, Illinois |
Died | December 8, 2013(2013-12-08) (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 |
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Williamson died of a cerebral hemorrhage at a Chicago hospital on December 8, 2013, aged 64.[2][3]