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Herman W. Nickel
1985, on left
United States Ambassador to South Africa
In office
April 20, 1982 – October 4, 1986
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byWilliam B. Edmondson
Succeeded byEdward J. Perkins
Personal details
Born (1928-10-23) October 23, 1928 (age 95)
Berlin, Weimar Republic
Political partyRepublican [1]
Alma materUnion College
Syracuse University College of Law

Herman W. Nickel (born October 23, 1928) was United States Ambassador to South Africa during the Reagan administration.[2] He was born in Berlin, Germany. Abitur,Arndt-Gymnasium Dahlem (Berlin, West); A.B., Union College, Schenectady, NY, 1951; Married to Phyllis Fritchey, (died in 2003), daughter of Clayton Fritchey.One son, Clayton A. Nickel.LLB, Syracuse University College of Law.[3] President Reagan announced his intention to nominate Nickel for the post on 24 February 1982.[3] Nickel presented his credentials on April 20,[4] succeeding the incumbent, William B. Edmondson, and preceding Edward Perkins in 1986.[2] Nickel was a correspondent for Time, Inc. in the Republic of South Africa, Tokyo, London, and Bonn prior to his appointment.[3]

References

  1. ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=119437
  2. ^ a b "South Africa". US Department of State. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Nomination of Herman W. Nickel To Be United States Ambassador to South Africa". American Presidency Project. University of Santa Barbara. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Herman W. Nickel (1928-)". US Department of State Office of the Historian. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to South Africa
1982-1986
Succeeded by