William V. Shannon
William V. Shannon | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office July 20, 1977 – June 7, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Walter Curley |
| Succeeded by | Peter H. Dailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1927 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1988 (aged 61) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Elizabeth McNelly |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Clark University Harvard University |
William Vincent Shannon (August 24, 1927 – September 27, 1988) was an American journalist, author, and United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter.