Charles H. Price II
American businessman and diplomat
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
January 12th, 2012
13 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A businessman and diplomat served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Held various roles in the business sector before entering diplomacy. Contributed to U.S.-U.K. relations during tenure as ambassador. Worked on issues related to trade and investment, fostering economic ties between the two countries.
Served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2005
Advocated for economic cooperation between the U.S. and U.K.
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