About William H. Twaddell
Born 1941. William H. Twaddell is a business executive, newspaper editor and journalist.
William H. Twaddell (born 1941) is a retired American diplomat and former journalist for the New York Daily News. Twaddell ended his extensive career as United States Ambassador to Nigeria, where he served from 1997 to 2000.
Prior to this, Twaddell served as Ambassador to Mauritania from 1988 to 1991, as the de facto Ambassador to Liberia from 1992 to 1995, and as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Mozambique from 1980 to 1983. In addition to his diplomatic career, Twaddell served as interim CEO of Dorcas International Institute.
Early life and education Twaddell was born in 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin. Twaddell served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Mozambique from 1980 to 1983. In addition to English, Twaddell speaks Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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William H. Twaddell was born in 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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William H. Twaddell is a business executive, newspaper editor and journalist.
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