Edward J. Perkins

Career diplomat and 19th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1928–2020)
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Edward J. Perkins was born on June 8, 1928, in Sterlington[1][2][3] and died on November 7, 2020, in Washington, D.C.[4] He was a United States citizen who worked as a diplomat, professor, and literary editor[5][3]. Perkins was educated at Merrill High School, the University of Maryland Global Campus, and the University of Southern California[5][6], and was employed by Florida State University and the University of Oklahoma.

Perkins held several high-level diplomatic positions, serving as United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1986 to 1989[7][5], Director General of the Foreign Service from 1989 to 1992[7][5], United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1992 to 1993[7][5], and United States Ambassador to Australia from 1993 to 1996[7][5]. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, the American Academy of Diplomacy, the American Legion, and the American Political Science Association[3]. Perkins was buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Edward J. Perkins

Summary

Edward J. Perkins is a human[1]. He was born in Sterlington[2]. He was born on +1928-06-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +2020-11-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], professor[7], and literary editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sterlington[2], Edward J. Perkins…
  • Edward J. Perkins passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Edward J. Perkins was born on +1928-06-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward J. Perkins died on +2020-11-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward J. Perkins is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Edward J. Perkins held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward J. Perkins is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Edward J. Perkins's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Edward J. Perkins worked as a professor[7].
  • Edward J. Perkins worked as a literary editor[8].
  • Edward J. Perkins held the position of United States Ambassador to Australia[13].
  • Edward J. Perkins held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Nations[14].
  • Edward J. Perkins held the position of Director General of the Foreign Service[15].
  • Edward J. Perkins held the position of United States Ambassador to South Africa[16].
  • Edward J. Perkins held the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia[17].
  • Edward J. Perkins was employed by Florida State University[18].
  • Edward J. Perkins was employed by University of Oklahoma[19].
  • Edward J. Perkins's education included a stint at University of Maryland Global Campus[20].
  • Edward J. Perkins's education included a stint at University of Southern California[21].
  • Edward J. Perkins's education included a stint at University of Southern California[22].
  • Edward J. Perkins was educated at Merrill High School[23].
  • Edward J. Perkins was educated at USC Sol Price School of Public Policy[24].
  • Edward J. Perkins was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi[25].
  • Edward J. Perkins was a member of American Academy of Diplomacy[26].
  • Edward J. Perkins was a member of American Legion[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward J. Perkins's place of birth was Sterlington[2]. He was born on +1928-06-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at University of Maryland Global Campus[20], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1947[30]; University of Southern California[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; Merrill High School[23], a school[35], in United States[36]; and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy[24], a faculty[37], in United States[38], founded in 1929[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], professor[7], and literary editor[8]. Employers include Florida State University[18], a public university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1851[42] and University of Oklahoma[19], a public research university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1890[45], headquartered in Norman[46]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to Australia[13], a position[47], in Australia[48], founded in 1940[49]; United States Ambassador to the United Nations[14], a position[50], in United States[51], founded in 1945[52]; Director General of the Foreign Service[15], a position[53], founded in 1946[54]; United States Ambassador to South Africa[16], a position[55], in South Africa[56], founded in 1929[57]; and United States Ambassador to Liberia[17], a position[58], in Liberia[59], founded in 1863[60].

Personal Life

Edward J. Perkins was affiliated with the Republican Party[61].

Death and Burial

Edward J. Perkins died on +2020-11-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward J. Perkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Edward J. Perkins born?

Born in Sterlington[2], Edward J. Perkins…

Where did Edward J. Perkins die?

Edward J. Perkins passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Edward J. Perkins do for work?

Edward J. Perkins worked as diplomat[6], professor[7], and literary editor[8].

Where did Edward J. Perkins go to school?

Edward J. Perkins was educated at University of Maryland Global Campus[20], University of Southern California[21], University of Southern California[22], and Merrill High School[23].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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