Frank Shakespeare
Hon Frank J. Shakespeare | |
|---|---|
 Greeting John Paul II in 1987 at Apostolic Palace | |
| 2nd United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office January 8, 1987 – July 28, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | William A. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Patrick Melady |
| 16th United States Ambassador to Portugal | |
| In office October 16, 1985 – October 4, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | H. Allen Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Edward Morgan Rowell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1925 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2022 (aged 97) Deerfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Diplomat, business executive |
| Known for | United States Ambassador to Portugal, United States Ambassador to the Holy See, Honorary Trustee of The Heritage Foundation |
Francis J. Shakespeare (April 9, 1925 – December 14, 2022) was an American politician and media executive. He was the president of CBS Television before entering public service. He was the United States Ambassador to Portugal from 1985 to 1986 and the United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 1986 to 1989.[1]
He died on December 14, 2022, at age 97.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "United States Ambassador to the Holy See". Public Papers of the Presidents. 26 September 1986. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (December 16, 2022). "Frank Shakespeare, TV Executive Behind a New Nixon, Dies at 97". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
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