Karl L. Rankin

Karl L. Rankin
Rankin delivering remarks at National Taiwan University Hospital's new facility groundbreaking ceremony, 31 August 1953
United States Ambassador to Yugoslavia
In office
December 13, 1957 – April 22, 1961
Preceded byJames Williams Riddleberger
Succeeded byGeorge F. Kennan
United States Ambassador to China
In office
April 2, 1953 – December 30, 1957
Preceded byJohn Leighton Stuart
Succeeded byEverett F. Drumright
Personal details
Born(1898-09-04)September 4, 1898
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
DiedJanuary 15, 1991(1991-01-15) (aged 92)
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
Alma mater
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War I

Karl Lott Rankin (September 4, 1898 – January 15, 1991) was an American diplomat from Wisconsin.

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