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Edwin G. Corr

1934 – 2026

American politician

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About Edwin G. Corr

Lived 1934 – 2026 (aged 91). Edwin G. Corr was an American diplomat and politician.

Edwin Gharst Corr (August 6, 1934 – February 11, 2026) was an American diplomat who served as a United States Ambassador to several Latin-American nations.

Early life and education Corr was born on August 6, 1934, and was from Norman, Oklahoma. In 1957, he received a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. Corr also had an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1961. He was in the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960.

Iran-Contra Corr was investigated between 1986 and 1991 for possible involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. Corr gave voluntary interviews to the Independent Counsel in 1991 before ending his cooperation and invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Subsequently, a judicial order compelled Corr to testify and forced him to produce documents, under grants of immunity.

Post civil service positions Corr served as a Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma from 1990 to 1996.

Between 1995 and 2001, Corr was the Director of the Energy Institute of the Americas (EIA), a multi-national non-governmental organization he founded.

Corr served as the Associate Director of the International Programs Center (IPC) of the University of Oklahoma from 1996.

Death Corr died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Oklahoma
Positions held
United States Ambassador to Peru, United States Ambassador to Bolivia, United States Ambassador to El Salvador
Employers
University of Oklahoma
Also known as
Edwin Gharst Corr

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Edwin G. Corr's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Edwin G. Corr?

American politician

When was Edwin G. Corr born?

Edwin G. Corr was born on 6 August 1934 in Norman.

When did Edwin G. Corr die?

Edwin G. Corr died on 11 February 2026.

What was Edwin G. Corr's occupation?

Edwin G. Corr was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Edwin G. Corr?

Edwin G. Corr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edwin G. Corr

· Wikidata: Q5346432

· DBpedia: Edwin G. Corr

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