David Hermelin
David B. Hermelin (December 27, 1936 – November 22, 2000) was United States ambassador to Norway and a Detroit area philanthropist and entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
David Hermelin | |
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| United States Ambassador to Norway | |
| In office January 8, 1998 – January 7, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Loftus |
| Succeeded by | Robin Chandler Duke |
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| Born | David B. Hermelin December 27, 1936 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | November 22, 2000 (aged 63) Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Doreen Hermelin |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
The David B. Hermelin Volunteer Fundraising Award at the University of Michigan honors David Hermelin. The ORT Hermelin College of Engineering in Netanya, Israel was named in his honor. It opened in October, 2000.
On December 13, 2000, he was presented, posthumously, with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Clinton.[1]
In 2000, Hermelin died of a brain tumor at 63 years old.
See also
- List of notable brain tumor patients
Sources
- ORT Hermelin College of Engineering: Biography
- University of Michigan press release
- United States Department of State: Ambassadors to Norway
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| Preceded by Thomas A. Loftus |
United States Ambassador to Norway 1998–2000 |
Succeeded by Robin Chandler Duke |
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