James David Zellerbach

James David Zellerbach (January 17, 1892 – August 3, 1963) was an American businessman and ambassador.

Biography

Zellerbach was raised in San Francisco.[1] He served as chairman of the board of the Crown Zellerbach Corporation.[1] In 1957, Zellerbach was sworn in as United States Ambassador to Italy; he held the post until 1960. He was a member on the board of Wells Fargo Bank Council on Foreign Relations.

He died on August 3, 1963 of a brain tumor.[2]

References
  1. "J.d. Zellerbach Dies at 71; Headed San Francisco Jewish Welfare Fund". The Jewish Telegraphic Agency. August 5, 1963.
  2. "James D. Zellerbach Dies at 71; Industrialist, Ex-Envoy to Italy; Was Chairman of the Board of One of Biggest Paper Enterprises in U.S. Appointed in 1956". The New York Times. August 4, 1963.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Clare Boothe Luce		 United States Ambassador to Italy
February 6, 1957 – December 10, 1960		 Succeeded by
G. Frederick Reinhardt
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