Background
Dutton, William Lawrence was born on March 15, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of William Lawrence and Louise (Crousez) Dutton.
Dutton, William Lawrence was born on March 15, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of William Lawrence and Louise (Crousez) Dutton.
Bachelor, Grinnell College, 1951. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1959. Postgraduate, Rand Institute Policy Analysis, 1972.
Diplomat Department State University.S.A., West Germany, Japan, 1957-1983, head Europe Community Desk Washington, 1972-1975. Dean. School Area Studies Foreign Service Institute, 1975-1978. Consul general Osaka, Kobe, Japan, 1979-1983.
Professor Kyoto University Foreign Studies, Japan, 1983-1999.
Served with United States Army, 1951-1954. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jane Johnston, September 29, 1956. Children: Anne, Samuel, Susan.