Preceded by Marcie Berman Ries Education Yale University Role Politician | Name John Withers, Succeeded by Alexander Arvizu Appointed by George W. Bush | |
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John L. Withers II is an American politician and diplomat.
Biography
Withers attended Yale University and received a Ph.D. in modern Chinese history and attended Harvard University a B.A. in history. He then entered the foreign service, where his first posting was as a political officer at The Hague from 1985 to 1986. He later had several diplomatic postings, including in Nigeria, Russia and Ireland.
Withers was appointed Ambassador to Albania by President George W. Bush in August 2007. He was replaced by Alexander Arvizu on November 10, 2010
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