Background
Thyden, James Eskel was born on April 10, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Eskel A. and Mildred Aileene (Rock) Thyden.
Thyden, James Eskel was born on April 10, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Eskel A. and Mildred Aileene (Rock) Thyden.
Bachelor in Biology, Pepperdine University, 1961. Master of Arts in Scandinavian Area Studies, University Washington, 1992.
Teacher Gompers Junior High School, Los Angeles, 1962-1964. Foreign service officer United States Department State, Washington, 1964-1990. Researcher University Washington, Seattle, 1992-1993.
Executive director Seattle chapter United Nations Association, 1993-1996. Affiliat professor international studies Jackson School University Washington, 2006. Travel lecturer Cunard Lines' Royal Viking Sun, 1995, and Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas, 1997.
Director Office of Human Rights, 1983-1986. Counselor Embassy for Political Affairs, American Embassy, Oslo, Norway, 1986-1990. Member of Society Advancement of Scandinavian Studies, World Affairs Council Seattle, American Foreign Service Association.
Married Patricia Irene Kelsey, December 15, 1959. Children: Teresa Lynn, Janice Kay, James Blaine.