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Leland J. Barrows

1906 – 1988

American diplomat

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About Leland J. Barrows

Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). Leland J. Barrows was an American diplomat, ambassador and journalist.

Leland Judd Barrows (October 27, 1906 – March 3, 1988) was an American ambassador to Cameroon and Togo. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas. He married Mabel Irene Conley on March 21, 1935.

He served various diplomatic positions including a member of the Council on Foreign Relations; Phi Beta Kappa and foreign service officer; along with his ambassadorships; as well as a Newspaper reporter and radio broadcaster outside of the State Department. He died in 1988.

His parents were Eugene Barrows and Florence Emma (Judd) Barrows.

Education He graduated from the University of Kansas with a master's degree in political science.

Career Narrows has had a varied career in government. While Harry Truman was president, he served in the Office of Price Administration, the Federal Public Housing Authority, and the Department of State, 1944–48; Executive Assistant to the Special, Representative in Europe, Economic Cooperation Administration, 1948–53; Director, Mission to Greece, Foreign Operations Agency, 1952–54; and Mission to Vietnam, 1949–1958.

Personal life Barrows was married to Irene Conley Barrows, with whom he had two children.

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Education
University of Kansas
Positions held
United States Ambassador to Cameroon, United States Ambassador to Togo
Also known as
Leland Judd Barrows

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leland J. Barrows?

American diplomat (1906-1988)

When was Leland J. Barrows born?

Leland J. Barrows was born on 27 October 1906 in Hutchinson.

When did Leland J. Barrows die?

Leland J. Barrows died on 3 March 1988.

What was Leland J. Barrows's occupation?

Leland J. Barrows was a diplomat, ambassador and journalist.

What nationality was Leland J. Barrows?

Leland J. Barrows was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leland J. Barrows

· Wikidata: Q6520711

· DBpedia: Leland Barrows

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