Kirk Wagar | |
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United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
In office September 25, 2013 –January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | David I. Adelman |
Succeeded by | Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath ( Chargée d'affaires,a.i.) |
Personal details | |
Born | Perth,Ontario,Canada | July 13,1969
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Crystal Connor |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Roberts Wesleyan College University of Miami |
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