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Roger Kirk

1930 – 2023

American diplomat

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About Roger Kirk

Lived 1930 – 2023 (aged 92). Roger Kirk was an American diplomat.

Roger Kirk (November 2, 1930 – January 18, 2023) was an American career diplomat who was United States Ambassador to Somalia

Throughout his career, Kirk shared multiple oral histories with the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training.

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Important facts

Born

2 November 1930, Newport

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 January 2023

Occupation

Diplomat

Nationality

United States

Education

Princeton University

Positions held

United States Ambassador to Romania, United States Ambassador to Somalia

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roger Kirk's

Edwin Howard Armstrong

1890 – 1954

Electrical engineer

Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Kirk?

American diplomat (1930–2023)

When was Roger Kirk born?

Roger Kirk was born on 2 November 1930 in Newport.

When did Roger Kirk die?

Roger Kirk died on 18 January 2023.

What was Roger Kirk's occupation?

Roger Kirk was a diplomat.

What nationality was Roger Kirk?

Roger Kirk was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Kirk

· Wikidata: Q7358465

· DBpedia: Roger Kirk (diplomat)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Kirk. https://biography.guide/roger-kirk/

MLA: "Roger Kirk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-kirk/.

Chicago: "Roger Kirk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-kirk/.

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