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George H. Kerr

1911 – 1992

American diplomat

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Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 80). George H. Kerr was an American diplomat, university teacher and writer.

George Henry Kerr (; November 7, 1911 – August 27, 1992), was an American diplomat during World War II, and in later years he was a writer and an academic. His published works and archived papers cover "economic and political affairs in Taiwan in the 1930s and 1940s, Taiwan's transition from Japanese rule before and during World War II to postwar Chinese rule, Taiwanese rebellion against Chinese rule in 1947, and U.S. foreign policy toward Taiwan." His works also include "information about economic and political conditions in Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands after World War II."

He died at the age of 80 on August 27, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii. reprinted in

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Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley
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Frequently asked questions

Who was George H. Kerr?

American diplomat (1911-1992)

When was George H. Kerr born?

George H. Kerr was born on 7 November 1911 in Pennsylvania.

When did George H. Kerr die?

George H. Kerr died on 27 August 1992 in Taiwan.

What was George H. Kerr's occupation?

George H. Kerr was a diplomat, university teacher and writer.

What nationality was George H. Kerr?

George H. Kerr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George H. Kerr

· Wikidata: Q715643

· DBpedia: George H. Kerr

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