Frank Shakespeare
Francis J. Shakespeare (April 9, 1925 – December 14, 2022) was an American politician and media executive. He was the president of CBS Television before entering public service. He was the United States Ambassador to Portugal from 1985 to 1986 and the United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 1986 to 1989.[1]
Hon Frank J. Shakespeare | |
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2nd United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
In office January 8, 1987 – July 28, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | William A. Wilson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Patrick Melady |
16th United States Ambassador to Portugal | |
In office October 16, 1985 – October 4, 1986 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | H. Allen Holmes |
Succeeded by | Edward Morgan Rowell |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | April 9, 1925
Died | December 14, 2022 Deerfield, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 97)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Diplomat, business executive |
Known for | United States Ambassador to Portugal, United States Ambassador to the Holy See, Honorary Trustee of The Heritage Foundation |
He died on December 14, 2022, at age 97.[2]
References
- ↑ United States Ambassador to the Holy See. 26 September 1986. https://www.reaganlibrary.archives.gov/archives/speeches/1986/092686g.htm.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (December 16, 2022). "Frank Shakespeare, TV Executive Behind a New Nixon, Dies at 97" (in en-US). The New York Times. . https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/us/politics/frank-shakespeare-dead.html.