Mel Sembler

Melvin Floyd "Mel" Sembler (May 10, 1930[1] – October 31, 2023[2]) is an American politician. He was United States Ambassador to Italy from 2001 to 2005 and Ambassador to Australia and Nauru from 1989 to 1993.[3]

Mel Sembler
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United States Ambassador to Italy
In office
December 10, 2001 – July 26, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byThomas M. Foglietta
Succeeded byRonald P. Spogli
United States Ambassador to Australia
In office
October 10, 1989 – February 28, 1993
PresidentGeorge H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Preceded byLaurence W. Lane
Succeeded byEdward J. Perkins
Personal details
Born
Melvin Floyd Sembler

(1930-05-10)May 10, 1930
St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 2023(2023-10-31) (aged 93)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Betty Schlesinger
Children3
Alma materNorthwestern University
ProfessionDiplomat, businessman

References

  1. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Senate - October 07, 1989)[dead link]
  2. "Mel Sembler, Florida developer and top Republican fundraiser, dies at 93". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  3. "Biography of Mel Sembler". United States Dept. of State. Retrieved 2012-04-06.