Background
Nelson, Harvey Frans was born on January 26, 1924 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Harvey Frans and Marian (Norris) Nelson.
Nelson, Harvey Frans was born on January 26, 1924 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Harvey Frans and Marian (Norris) Nelson.
Bachelor of Arts, Occidental College, 1948; postgraduate, Stockholm U., 1948-1949; Master of Arts, Fletcher School International Law and Diplomacy, Medford, Massachusetts, 1950.
Commissioned foreign service officer, Department State, 1951; deputy chief of mission, American embassy, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 1976-1979; diplomat in residence, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1979-1980; deputy commandant, United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1980-1984; ambassador, American embassy, Mbabane, Swaziland, 1985-1988; senior advisor, United States Delaware to United Nations, 1988, 90.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1942-1946 M C.
Married Celia Anne Kendrick, June 27, 1947 (deceased June 1985). Children— Erik Frans, Kai David, Peter Norris, Annika Di Vittorio. Married Esta Harrie de Fossard, May 31, 1987.
Children: Granville, Beatrice.