Wyche Fowler
Wyche Fowler | |
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Official portrait, c. 1990 | |
| 22nd United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia | |
| In office September 14, 1996 – March 1, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Ray Mabus |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Jordan |
| United States Senator from Georgia | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Mack Mattingly |
| Succeeded by | Paul Coverdell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
| In office April 6, 1977 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Young |
| Succeeded by | John Lewis |
| Member of the Atlanta City Council | |
| In office 1970 – 1977 Board of Aldermen (1969–1973) City Council President (1974–1976) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Wyche Fowler Jr. October 6, 1940 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Davidson College (BA) Emory University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1964 |
William Wyche Fowler Jr. (/ˈwaɪʃ ˈfaʊlər/; born October 6, 1940) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 1987 to 1993. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987.