Richard N. Gardner

Richard Newton Gardner (July 9, 1927 – February 16, 2019) was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Spain and the United States Ambassador to Italy. He was also a professor emeritus of law at Columbia Law School.^[3]

Richard N. Gardner
61st United States Ambassador to Spain
In office September 16, 1993 – July 12, 1997
President	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Richard Goodwin Capen, Jr.
Succeeded by	Edward L. Romero
United States Ambassador to Italy
In office March 21, 1977 – February 27, 1981
President	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	John A. Volpe
Succeeded by	Maxwell M. Rabb
Personal details
Born	Richard Newton Gardner (1927-07-09)July 9, 1927 New York City, U.S.
Died	February 16, 2019(2019-02-16) (aged 91) New York City, U.S.
Spouse	Danielle L. Gardner
Children	Anthony L. Gardner[1] Nina L. Gardner[2]
Alma mater	Harvard College
Occupation	professor and diplomat

Life and career

Gardner was born in New York City, New York, the son of Ethel (née Alias) and Samuel Gardner (former family name was Goldberg^[1]).^[2] He served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Gardner graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. degree in Economics, a J.D. from Yale Law School, and was a Rhodes Scholar, receiving a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics from Oxford University. He wrote several books and articles.^[4][5] Gardner became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1974^[6] and a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1998.^[7] Gardner died in New York City on February 16, 2019, at the age of 91.^[8]