Mercer Cook, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mercer Cook

American diplomat

Date of Birth: 30-Mar-1903

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 04-Oct-1987

Profession: diplomat, translator, romanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Will Mercer Cook (March 30, 1903 – October 4, 1987), popularly known as Mercer Cook, was an African-American diplomat and professor.
He was the first American ambassador to the Gambia after it became independent, appointed in 1965 while also still serving as ambassador to Senegal.
He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.