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Edward B. Lawson | |
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| United States Ambassador to Iceland | |
| In office September 22, 1949 – May 29, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Richard P. Butrick |
| Succeeded by | John J. Muccio |
| United States Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office November 12, 1954 – February 17, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Monnett Bain Davis |
| Succeeded by | Ogden Rogers Reid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Burnett Lawson September 26, 1895 Newport, Tennessee, US |
| Died | November 19, 1962 (aged 67) Washington, D.C., US |
| Spouse | Jean McDonald Lawson |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–19 |
Edward Burnett Lawson (September 26, 1895 – November 19, 1962) was a US Ambassador to Israel (1954–1959) and Iceland (1949–54). He was a World War I veteran.