Grant Stockdale | |
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United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office May 17, 1961 – July 7, 1962 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | R. W. Scott McLeod |
Succeeded by | Matthew H. McCloskey |
Personal details | |
Born | Greenville, Mississippi, US | July 31, 1915
Died | December 2, 1963 Miami, Florida, US | (aged 48)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Alice Boyd Magruder |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Miami |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Edward Grant Stockdale (July 31, 1915 – December 2, 1963),[1] was a Florida businessman and friend of President John F. Kennedy who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1961 to 1962.