John E. Dolibois
John Ernest Dolibois | |
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| Born | Jean Ernst Dolibois December 4, 1918 |
| Died | May 2, 2014 (aged 95) Cincinnati, Ohio |
John Ernest Dolibois (
United States Ambassador to Luxembourg[1]
and college administrator.
A native of Bonnevoie, Luxembourg, Dolibois emigrated to the United States with his father in 1931. He graduated from Miami University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the so-called
Nazi war criminals. He was sent to Luxembourg to interrogate the highest ranking war criminals in Nazi Party.[3] After a brief career with Procter & Gamble, he returned to Miami as alumni secretary, eventually becoming Vice President. He was instrumental in the development of the Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg which is named in his honor.[4]
Dolibois was a frequent speaker to students and other groups about his experiences during the Nuremberg trials.
In 1989, his autobiography, Pattern of Circles. An Ambassador's Story, was published by Kent State University Press.[5]
Dolibois died on May 2, 2014, in
Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 95.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Dohlman to Donahower".
- ^ Interview with John Dolibois. May 11, 2000. RG-50.030*0408. USHMM Archives RG-50.030*0408 1.
- ISBN 978-0316221047.
- ^ "Dolibois European Center Luxembourg Programs | Global Initiatives - Miami University".
- ^ "Pattern of Circles - the Kent State University Press".
- ^ "John E. Dolibois, interrogator of Nazis and U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, dies at 95".
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