Bruce Laingen
United States diplomat (1922-2019) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 96
Lowell Bruce Laingen was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 1977 to 1979. Laingen is best known for having been the most senior American official held hostage during the Iran hostage crisis, while serving as the chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2019 · aged 96
