politician in Massachusetts, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), known as Ray Flynn, is an American politician. He served as 52nd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See (1993–1997) by President Bill Clinton.
Raymond Flynn | |
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52nd Mayor of Boston | |
In office January 2, 1984[1] – July 12, 1993[2] | |
Preceded by | Kevin White |
Succeeded by | Thomas Menino |
United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
In office September 2, 1993 – September 20, 1997 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Thomas Patrick Melady |
Succeeded by | Lindy Boggs |
Personal details | |
Born | Raymond Leo Flynn July 22, 1939 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Catherine Coyne[3] |
Parents | Stephen Flynn Lillian Kirby Flynn[3] |
Alma mater | Providence College (B.A., Public Administration, 1963) Harvard University (M.A., Education, 1981)[4] |
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