Rodney O'Gliasain Kennedy-Minott

Rodney O'Gliasain Kennedy-Minott
United States Ambassador to Sweden
In office
September 29, 1977 – September 26, 1980
President Jimmy Carter
Preceded by David S. Smith
Succeeded by William Cowles Hamilton
Personal details
Born (1928-06-01)June 1, 1928
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Died December 15, 2004(2004-12-15) (aged 76)
Monterey, California, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Stanford University
Profession Professor
Historian
Advisor
Military service
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1946–52

Rodney O'Gliasain Kennedy-Minott (June 1, 1928 – December 15, 2004) was an American diplomat, Democratic Party activist and history professor at Stanford University. He also served as a history professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

Kennedy-Minott was active in presidential campaign of Jimmy Carter in 1976. In 1977, president Carter appointed him ambassador to Sweden, a service in which he served until 1980.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
David S. Smith
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden
1977–1980
Succeeded by
Franklin S. Forsberg


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