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William H. Luers (1929-2025) Diplomat, executive, memoirist. William H. Luers was born in Springfield, Illinois, and died in Washington Depot, Connecticut.

Full Name

William H. Luers

Locations

New York•Oneida

Author's Timeline

1929

Birth

William Henry Luers was born on in Springfield, Illinois, on May 15, 1929.

1951

Other Life Event

Oneida County: Mr. Luers received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and math from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, in 1951.

1958

Other Life Event

New York County: Mr. Luers received a master’s degree in Russian studies from Columbia University in 1958.

1986

Other Life Event

New York County: Mr. Luers was president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for 13 years beginning in 1986.

2024

Literary Work

Uncommon Company: Dissidents and Diplomats, Enemies and Artists
Rodin Books
1957588306 / 978-1957588308
Memoir.

2025

Death

William H. Luers died at his home in Washington Depot, Connecticut, on May 10, 2025.

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