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Mercer Cook

American diplomat · United States · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1903 to 1987 · aged 84

Will Mercer Cook, popularly known as Mercer Cook, was an American diplomat and professor. He was the first United States ambassador to the Gambia after it became independent, appointed in 1965 while also still serving as ambassador to Senegal. He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1903 to 1987 · aged 84