Robert Graham Miner (January 16, 1911February 18, 1990) was an American diplomat.

Early life

Miner was born on January 16, 1911, in Scranton, Pennsylvania and grew up in

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. In 1934, Miner earned a B.A. from Hamilton College. In 1942, Miner earned an M.A. from Yale University.

Career

Miner served as an instructor at

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from 1934 to 1935. From 1935 to 1937, he served as an instructor at

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. From 1937 to 1940, he served as an instructor at Hamilton College. From 1942 to 1943, during World War II, Miner served in the

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. After this, Miner served in the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of lieutenant. Miner first got involved in the United States Department of State in 1948, when he joined the United States Foreign Service. Miner was first assigned to

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. He served in that post until 1951. In 1951, Miner was detailed to the Imperial Defence College at London, and served there until 1952. In 1952, Miner was assigned to the position of First Secretary to Paris, France, and remained in this position until 1955. In 1956, Miner became Consul General at Istanbul. Miner was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to the position of

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on October 23, 1962. The presentation of his credentials occurred on December 1, 1962. He remained in this position until September 18, 1967. Miner was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the position of

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on November 7, 1967. The presentation of his credentials occurred on December 7, 1967, and again on June 7, 1971, after Sierra Leone became a republic. He remained in this position until June 16, 1971. In 1971, Miner retired.

Personal life

Miner married Antoinette Tubini. Together, they had three children. Later, Miner married Sarah Bland.

Death

Miner died on February 18, 1990, in

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References

1911 births 1990 deaths Ambassadors of the United States to Sierra Leone Ambassadors of the United States to Trinidad and Tobago American consuls Hamilton College (New York) alumni Hamilton College (New York) faculty Military personnel from New York (state) People from Binghamton, New York People from Scranton, Pennsylvania People of the Office of Strategic Services United States Navy personnel of World War II Yale University alumni 20th-century American diplomats {{US-diplomat-stub