Lewis Arthur Tambs

Lewis Arthur Tambs (July 7, 1927 — October 19, 2017)[1] was an American ambassador to Colombia from 1983–1985 and Costa Rica from 1985–1987.[2][3][4] Tambs was born in San Diego, California.[2]

Lewis Arthur Tambs
1985, on right, with Ronald Reagan
United States Ambassador to Colombia
In office
May 2, 1983 – February 15, 1985
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byThomas D. Boyatt
Succeeded byCharles A. Gillespie Jr.
United States Ambassador to Costa Rica
In office
August 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byCurtin Winsor Jr.
Succeeded byDeane R. Hinton
Personal details
Born(1927-07-07)July 7, 1927
San Diego
DiedOctober 19, 2017(2017-10-19) (aged 90)
Tempe, Arizona
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
University of California, Santa Barbara

References
  1. "Lewis A Tambs". Arizona Republic. October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  2. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=42104
  3. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=38625
  4. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/tambs-lewis-arthur
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Curtin Winsor Jr.		 United States Ambassador to Colombia
1983–1985		 Succeeded by
Deane R. Hinton
Preceded by
Thomas D. Boyatt		 United States Ambassador to Costa Rica
1985–1987		 Succeeded by
Charles A. Gillespie Jr.


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