Charles T. Cross
Charles T. Cross | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Francis Joseph Galbraith |
| Succeeded by | Edwin M. Cronk |
| Director of American Institute in Taiwan | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | (post created) |
| Succeeded by | James R. Lilley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1922 Peking, China |
| Died | November 3, 2008 (aged 86) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Shirley Cross |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Carleton College (B.A.) Yale University (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Tenney "Chuck" Cross (May 4, 1922 – November 3, 2008) was an American career diplomat and ambassador who held many positions in American government around the world. He served as the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong, 1974–1977, and was the second United States Ambassador to Singapore, serving from 1969 to 1972. He served as the first Director of the American Institute in Taiwan from 1979 to 1981, a position which required his retirement from the Foreign Service. In his retirement he lectured at the University of Washington in Seattle.