Personal
Blackwill is married to Wera Hildebrand and has five grown children. His favorite book is Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner and he is a self-described jazz fanatic and classic-movie buff.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Frank Celeste |
United States Ambassador to India 2001 – 2003 |
Succeeded by David Mulford |
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