Reginald Bartholomew

Reginald Bartholomew (February 17, 1936, Portland, Maine – August 26, 2012, New York City, New York) was an American diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Lebanon (1983–86), Spain (1986–89), and Italy (1993–97). He was a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and Council on Foreign Relations. He was a former member of the United States National Security Council (1977–1979). From 1964-68, he was a professor of government at Wesleyan University.

Personal life

He died in New York City, aged 76, from cancer. His survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rose-Anne (née Dognin), four children, a brother, and seven grandchildren.

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Government offices
Preceded by Leslie H. Gelb	Director of the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs July 1, 1979 – January 20, 1981	Succeeded by Richard Burt
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Robert Sherwood Dillon	United States Ambassador to Lebanon 1983–1986	Succeeded by John Hubert Kelly
Preceded by Thomas Ostrom Enders	United States Ambassador to Spain 1986–1989	Succeeded by Joseph Zappala
Preceded by Peter F. Secchia	United States Ambassador to Italy 1993–1997	Succeeded by Thomas M. Foglietta