Jeffrey G. Giauque
American diplomat
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Jeffrey Glen Giauque is an American diplomat who served as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States' embassy in Belarus.
Jeffrey G. Giauque | |
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| United States Ambassador to Belarus | |
| In office July 27, 2020 – December 22, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jenifer H. Moore |
| Succeeded by | Julie D. Fisher |
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| Born | Jeffrey Glen Giauque |
| Education | |
Biography
Giauque was born in Utah and went to Olympus High.[1] He attained a Bachelors of Arts in history and French from the University of Utah and received a Master of Arts and PhD from Ohio State University in European international history and the history of American foreign relations.[2] He wrote his doctoral dissertation on the European Economic Community in 1999.[3]
Giauque taught international relations and European history at Miami University (of Ohio).[2][3][4]
Following September 11th attacks, Giauque would take a job in the United States' embassy in Croatia, ultimately working as vice consul.[1]
In July 2020, Giauque was made Chargé d’Affaires at the United States' Embassy in Belarus.[2][5][6] While serving he stressed that the United States supported the development and expansion of the Belarus High Technologies Park.[7][8] He also would meet with officials from the New Life Church, a Full Gospel community that was evicted by authorities, describing their situation as an infringement on religious freedom.[9]
Personal life
Giauque is a husband, father, and a lover of cycling and American football.[5][6]
