Victor Ashe
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Victor Henderson Ashe II (born January 1, 1945) is an American former diplomat and politician who served as United States Ambassador to Poland. From 1987 to 2004, he was mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. Ashe is a Republican. Ambassador Ashe concluded his service as Ambassador to Poland on September 26, 2009.[1]
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Victor Henderson Ashe II | |
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Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors | |
In office June 30, 2010 – August 1, 2013 | |
Appointed by | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | James K. Glassman |
Succeeded by | Ryan Crocker |
52nd President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
In office 1994–1995 | |
Preceded by | Jerry Abramson |
Succeeded by | Norm Rice |
United States Ambassador to Poland | |
In office August 17, 2004 – September 26, 2009 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Christopher R. Hill |
Succeeded by | Lee Feinstein |
Mayor of Knoxville | |
In office January 12, 1987 – December 20, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Kyle Testerman |
Succeeded by | Bill Haslam |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-01-01) January 1, 1945 (age 79) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Yale University (BA) University of Tennessee (JD) |
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