Wilbert John Le Melle | |
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| United States Ambassador to Kenya | |
| In office May 11, 1977 – June 28, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony D. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | William Caldwell Harrop |
| United States Ambassador to Seychelles | |
| In office May 11, 1977 – June 28, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony D. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | William Caldwell Harrop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1931 New Iberia, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | January 11, 2003 (aged 71) New Rochelle, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Yvonne T. Le Melle (née Tauriac) |
| Children | 4 |
Wilbert John Le Melle (November 11, 1931 – January 11, 2003) was an American diplomat, author and academician. He served as an Ambassador of The United States to the Republic of Kenya and to the Republic of Seychelles from 1977 to 1980.[1] He was also a president of Mercy College in New York and of the Phelps Stokes Fund.[2][3]
- ^ "Carter Names 10 as Ambassadors Accepting Advice of New Board". The New York Times. Associated Press. April 8, 1977. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Wilbert J. LeMelle Sr. (1931-2003)". blackpast.org. June 12, 2015.
- ^ "19 May 1991, 10 - The Daily Item at". Newspapers.com. May 19, 1991. Retrieved June 5, 2022.