Charles Francis Darlington | |
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United States Ambassador to Gabon | |
In office October 18, 1961 – July 26, 1964 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | W. Wendell Blancke |
Succeeded by | David Bane |
Personal details | |
Born | New York, New York | September 13, 1904
Died | April 11, 1986 New York, New York | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Diplomat and economist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Francis Darlington, Jr. (September 13, 1904 – April 11, 1986)[1] was an American diplomat and economist.[2] He was United States Ambassador to Gabon from 1961 to 1964. Darlington was ambassador to Gabon during the 1964 coup d'état. He published books on his experiences in Africa including African Betrayal (1968).