Adolph W. Schmidt | |
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| 17th United States Ambassador to Canada | |
| In office September 11, 1969 – January 29, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Harold F. Linder |
| Succeeded by | William J. Porter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1904 McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 17, 2000 (aged 96) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse |
Helen Mellon (m. 1936) |
| Relations | Mellon family |
| Children | Thomas Schmidt Helen Schmidt |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Diplomat, Philanthropist |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  Office of Strategic Services |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Adolph William Schmidt (September 13, 1904 – December 17, 2000) was a prominent Pittsburgh philanthropist who served as United States Ambassador to Canada from 1969 to 1974.