Donald M. Blinken

1925–2022 (age 97)

Diplomat

Biography

Donald M. Blinken combined a successful career in investment with dedicated public service, culminating in his appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 1994 to 1997, where he supported democratic institutions and transatlantic understanding.

He championed the arts, education, and humanitarian causes for decades, leaving a legacy of civic engagement now honored at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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