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Melissa Foelsch Wells (born November 18, 1932) is a diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Cape Verde and to Guinea-Bissau (1976–77),[1] Mozambique (1987–90), Congo-Kinshasa (1991–93), and Estonia (1998–2001).[2] She is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.[3]

Wells is the daughter of opera singer and film actress Miliza Korjus (1909–1980).

References

  1. ^ a b "United Nations Economic and Social Council Nomination of Melissa F. Wells To Be U.S. Representative". American Presidency Project. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Melissa F. Wells". United States Embassy to Estonia. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Member List". American Academy of Diplomacy. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
office created
United States Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau
September 16, 1976 – March 29, 1977
Succeeded by
Edward Marks
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Mozambique
September 11, 1987 – October 12, 1990
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 25, 1991 – March 21, 1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Estonia
October 1, 1998 – September 10, 2001
Succeeded by


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