Teel Bivins
American lawyer and diplomat
Born
1947
78 years ago
Died
October 26th, 2009
15 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 18th United States Ambassador to Sweden from 2001 to 2003. Engaged in law practice prior to diplomatic appointment. Participated in Republican Party politics, holding various positions. His career in law included significant work in the legal field in Texas. Became involved in several initiatives during tenure as ambassador, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Sweden.
Served as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden
Practiced law in Texas
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