Background
Duke, Robin Chandler Tippett was born on October 13, 1923 in Baltimore. Daughter of Richard Edgar and Esther (Chandler) Tippett.
ambassador public relations executive
Duke, Robin Chandler Tippett was born on October 13, 1923 in Baltimore. Daughter of Richard Edgar and Esther (Chandler) Tippett.
Fashion editor New York Journal American, New York City, 1944-1946. Freelance writer, 1946-1950. Representative Orvis Brothers, 1953-1958.
Member public relations staff Pepsi Cola Company, International, 1958-1962. United States ambassador to United Nations Educational United States Department State, Belgrade, 1980, United States ambassador to Norway Oslo, 2000—2001. Board directors American Home Products, New York City, International Flavors & Fragrances, New York City, East River Bank, New Rochelle, New York.
Director Rockwell Corporation, 1977—1995. Director emeritus Institute International Education.
Co-chairman Population Action International, New York City, 1975-1996. Metropolitan Club Washington. Board directors David Packard Foundation, United States Japan Foundation.
Member Council on Foreign Relations, Academy Arts & Sciences, World Affairs Council Long Island (co-chairman), Colony Club, River Club.
Married Angier Biddle Duke, May 1962. Children: Jeffrey R. Lynn, Letitia Lynn Valiunas, Angier Biddle Junior.