Christopher Stevens | |
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10th United States Ambassador to Libya | |
In office June 7, 2012 – September 11, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Gene Cretz |
Succeeded by | Laurence Pope (Chargé d'affaires)[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | John Christopher Stevens April 18, 1960[2] Grass Valley, California, U.S. |
Died | September 11, 2012 Benghazi, Libya | (aged 52)
Cause of death | Assassination |
Resting place | Grass Valley, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Diplomat, lawyer |
John Christopher "Chris" Stevens (April 18, 1960 – September 12, 2012) was the tenth American ambassador to Libya from June 7, 2012 until his death on September 12, 2012.