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 | September 13, 1904 New York, New York |
| Died | April 11, 1986 (aged 81) New York, New York |
| 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).
- ^ Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
- ^ Boorstin, Robert O. (13 April 1986). "CHARLES FRANCIS DARLINGTON JR., 81, ENVOY AND ECONOMIST, DIES". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 April 2015.