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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 96)
Berlin, Weimar Republic
Political partyDemocrat
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.[1] 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.[2]

Career

President Reagan announced his intention to nominate Nickel for the post on 24 February 1982.[2] Nickel presented his credentials on April 20,[3] succeeding the incumbent, William B. Edmondson, and preceding Edward Perkins in 1986.[1]

Nickel was a correspondent for Time, Inc. in the Republic of South Africa, Tokyo, London, and Bonn prior to his appointment.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "South Africa". US Department of State. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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