David Thorne

This article is about the ambassador. For the Australian writer, see David Thorne (writer).

For the British general, see David Thorne (British Army officer).

David Thorne
United States Ambassador to Italy
Incumbent
Assumed office August 17, 2009
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	Ronald P. Spogli
United States Ambassador to San Marino
Incumbent
Assumed office August 17, 2009
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	Ronald P. Spogli
Personal details
Born	16 September 1944 (1944-09-16) (age 67)
Nationality	American
Website	Ambassador to Italy
Military service
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1966–1970

David Thorne (born September 16, 1944^[1]) is an American businessman and diplomat who serves as United States Ambassador to Italy and Ambassador to San Marino. He was nominated by President Barack Obama and sworn in August 17, 2009.^[2]

Son of Alice Smith Barry and Landon K. Thorne Jr., David lived in Italy for a decade while his father helped administer the Marshall Plan.^[2] He is the twin brother of Julia Thorne, the first wife of John Kerry.^[1] Thorne graduated from Yale University in 1966, where he roomed with Kerry and both were members of Skull and Bones^[3]:85 , served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and worked in political consulting, real estate development, and publishing. He is married and has two grown children.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Feeney, Mark (2006-04-28). "Julia Thorne, at 61; author, activist was ex-wife of Senator Kerry". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obituaries/articles/2006/04/28/julia_thorne_at_61_author_activist_was_ex_wife_of_senator_kerry/. Retrieved 2009-09-08. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Smith, James F. (2009-08-20). "Many hats, one perfect fit". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/08/20/ambassador_thorne_combines_love_of_italy_with_broad_resume/. Retrieved 2009-08-24. 
3. ^ Robbins, Alexandra (2002). Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power. Boston: Little, Brown. ISBN 0-316-72091-7. 

External links

Media related to David Thorne at Wikimedia Commons

• "Ambassador to Italy". U.S. Department of State. http://italy.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html. 

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Ronald P. Spogli	United States Ambassador to Italy since 2009	Incumbent
	United States Ambassador to San Marino since 2009

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Name	Thorne, David
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Date of birth	September 16, 1944
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