Frank J. Shakespeare
Frank J. Shakespeare | |
|---|---|
| 2nd United States Ambassador to Holy See | |
| In office January 8, 1987 – July 28, 1989 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | William A. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Patrick Melady |
| 16th United States Ambassador to Portugal | |
| In office October 16, 1985 – October 4, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | H. Allen Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Edward Morgan Rowell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1925 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2022 (aged 97) Deerfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BS) |
| Occupation | Diplomat, business executive |
Francis Joseph Shakespeare (April 9, 1925 – December 14, 2022) was an American diplomat, political consultant and media executive. He was a vice president of the CBS network, and an executive vice president, before entering public service. He served as the United States ambassador to Portugal from 1985 to 1986 and the United States ambassador to the Holy See from 1986 to 1989. He later served as an honorary member of the board of trustees for The Heritage Foundation.