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 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Thomas M. Foglietta |
Succeeded by | Ronald P. Spogli |
United States Ambassador to Australia | |
In office October 10, 1989 – February 28, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Laurence W. Lane |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Perkins |
Personal details | |
Born | Melvin Floyd Sembler May 10, 1930 St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 2023 | (aged 93)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Betty Schlesinger |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Northwestern University |
Profession | Diplomat, businessman |
References
- ↑ EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Senate - October 07, 1989)[dead link]
- ↑ "Mel Sembler, Florida developer and top Republican fundraiser, dies at 93". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ↑ "Biography of Mel Sembler". United States Dept. of State. Retrieved 2012-04-06.