Richard W. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 14th Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs | |
| In office October 28, 1983 – May 15, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas A. Veliotes |
| Succeeded by | John Hubert Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1929 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Anne (nee Cook) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Cambridge (BA) |
Richard William Murphy (born July 29, 1929) is an American diplomat and career member of the foreign service.