William V. Shannon | |
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United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office July 20, 1977 โ June 7, 1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Walter Curley |
Succeeded by | Peter H. Dailey |
Personal details | |
Born | Worcester, Massachusetts | August 24, 1927
Died | September 27, 1988 Boston, Massachusetts | (aged 61)
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Elizabeth McNelly |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Clark University Harvard University |
Occupation | Journalist, author |
William Vincent Shannon (August 24, 1927 โ September 27, 1988) was an American journalist, author, and United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter.[1]