Delano Lewis
American attorney, businessman and diplomat (1938-2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Delano Eugene Lewis (November 12, 1938 ā August 2, 2023)[1][2] was an American attorney, businessman, and diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to South Africa from 2000 to 2001 during the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush presidencies. He had roles at the Peace Corps and National Public Radio. He was the father of actor Phill Lewis.
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Delano Lewis | |
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United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
In office January 21, 2000 ā June 22, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | James A. Joseph |
Succeeded by | Cameron Hume |
Personal details | |
Born | Delano Eugene Lewis (1938-11-12)November 12, 1938 Arkansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 2023(2023-08-02) (aged 84) Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Gayle Carolyn Jones (m. 1960) |
Children | 4; including Phill Lewis |
Alma mater | University of Kansas Washburn University |
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