About Herman W. Nickel
Born 1928. Herman W. Nickel is an American diplomat.
Herman William Nickel (born October 23, 1928) is an American retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1982 to 1986. He was born in Berlin, Germany and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in the United States in 1951. Nickel married Phyllis Fritchey, daughter of Clayton Fritchey, and had one son, Clayton A. Nickel. He then received a Bachelor of Laws from the Syracuse University College of Law.
Career President Ronald Reagan announced his intention to nominate Nickel for the post on 24 February 1982. succeeding William B. Edmondson in the post. He was succeeded by Edward Perkins in 1986.
Nickel was a correspondent for Time, Inc. in South Africa, Tokyo, London, and Bonn prior to his appointment.
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Herman W. Nickel was born on 23 October 1928 in Berlin.
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