Ryan Crocker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Ryan Crocker

diplomat

Date of Birth: 19-Jun-1949

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, United States

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Ryan Clark Crocker (born June 19, 1949) is a former career ambassador within the United States Foreign Service and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He has served as United States Ambassador to Afghanistan (2011–2012), Iraq (2007–2009), Pakistan (2004–2007), Syria (1998–2001), Kuwait (1994– 1997), and Lebanon (1990–1993).
In January 2010, he became Dean of Texas A&M University's George Bush School of Government and Public Service.Former Secretary of State Colin Powell called Crocker "one of our very best foreign service officers".
President George W.
Bush called him America's Lawrence of Arabia and noted that General David Petraeus had said that "it was a great honor for me to be his military wingman".