Omar Abu Risha
Syrian diplomat and poet, Ambassador to U.S.
Born
1910
115 years ago
Died
July 15th, 1990
34 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Syria
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Served as the 4th Syrian Ambassador to the United States, contributing to the diplomatic relations between Syria and the U.S. throughout his tenure. In addition to diplomacy, engaged in poetry which reflected the cultural heritage of Syria. The work as a poet often intersected with the roles in public service, illustrating the values and traditions of Syrian society.
Served as the 4th Syrian Ambassador to the U.S.
Published poetry reflective of Syrian culture
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