Melissa F. Wells

Melissa Foelsch Wells (born November 18, 1932) is a diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau (1976–77),[1] Mozambique (1987–90), Congo-Kinshasa (1991–93), and Estonia (1998–2001).[2] She is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.[3]

Melissa F. Wells
Melissa Foelsch Wells. U.S. State Department photograph
United States Ambassador to Estonia
In office
October 1, 1998  September 10, 2001
PresidentBill Clinton
George W. Bush
Preceded byLawrence P. Taylor
Succeeded byJoseph M. DeThomas
United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In office
April 25, 1991  March 21, 1992
PresidentGeorge H. W. Bush
Preceded byWilliam C. Harrop
Succeeded byDaniel H. Simpson
United States Ambassador to Mozambique
In office
September 11, 1987  October 12, 1990
PresidentRonald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Preceded byPeter Jon de Vos
Succeeded byTownsend B. Friedman, Jr.
United States Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau
In office
September 16, 1976  March 29, 1977
PresidentGerald Ford
Preceded byoffice created
Succeeded byEdward Marks
Personal details
Born
Melissa Foelsch Wells

(1932-11-18) November 18, 1932
Tallinn, Estonia[1]
ParentsMiliza Korjus (mother)

Wells is the daughter of opera singer and film actress Miliza Korjus (1909–1980).

References

  1. "United Nations Economic and Social Council Nomination of Melissa F. Wells To Be U.S. Representative". American Presidency Project. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  2. "Melissa F. Wells". United States Embassy to Estonia. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  3. "Member List". American Academy of Diplomacy. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
office created
United States Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau
September 16, 1976 – March 29, 1977
Succeeded by
Edward Marks
Preceded by
Peter Jon de Vos
United States Ambassador to Mozambique
September 11, 1987 – October 12, 1990
Succeeded by
Townsend B. Friedman, Jr.
Preceded by
William C. Harrop
United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 25, 1991 – March 21, 1992
Succeeded by
Daniel H. Simpson
Preceded by
Lawrence P. Taylor
United States Ambassador to Estonia
October 1, 1998 – September 10, 2001
Succeeded by
Joseph M. DeThomas


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