AKA Robert Patrick John Finn

Born: 19-Dec-1945
Birthplace: New York City

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Diplomat

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to Afghanistan, 2002-03

Wife: Helena Kane Finn (m., one son)
Son: Edward Frederick Finn II

    University: BA American Literature and European History, St. John's University
    University: MA Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University
    University: MA Near Eastern Studies, New York University
    University: PhD Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University
    Professor: Turkic Studies, Princeton University

    US Ambassador to Afghanistan (2002-03)
    US Ambassador to Tajikistan (1998-2001)
    US State Department Deputy Chief of Mission, Croatia (1995-98)
    US State Department Deputy Chief of Mission, Azerbaijan (1992-95)
    US Ambassador to Azerbaijan ad interim (opened embassy 1992)
    US State Department Director, Embassy Office, Diyarbakir, Turkey (1991)
    US State Department Deputy Coordinator, Kuwait Task Force (1991)
    US State Department Deputy Principal Officer, Lahore, Pakistan (1984-86)
    Peace Corps Turkey (1967-69)
    Fulbright (1976-77)

Author of books:
The Early Turkish Novel, 1872-1900 (1984, essays)

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