Frederick Irving
Frederick Irving (May 2, 1921 – November 13, 2016) was an American diplomat and civil servant. He was United States Ambassador to Iceland from 1972 to 1976, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs from 1976 to 1977, and United States Ambassador to Jamaica from 1977 to 1978.
Frederick Irving | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Jamaica | |
| In office July 18, 1977 – November 22, 1978 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Sumner Gerard |
| Succeeded by | Loren E. Lawrence |
| Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs | |
| In office April 28, 1976 – March 26, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Dixy Lee Ray |
| Succeeded by | Patsy Mink |
| United States Ambassador to Iceland | |
| In office October 11, 1972 – April 21, 1976 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Luther Replogle |
| Succeeded by | James J. Blake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1921 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Died | November 13, 2016 (aged 95) Amherst, Massachusetts, United States |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Dorothy Petrie
(m. 1946; died 2010) |
| Alma mater | Brown University (BA) The Fletcher School (MA) National War College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Army Air Forces) |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
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