Diplomats born on May 27

Take a focused look at the diplomats born on May 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1923 Henry Kissinger

  Henry Kissinger was a highly influential German-American diplomat and political scientist, best known for serving as U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He played a critical role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era, particularly in the areas of détente with the Soviet Union, the opening of relations … [bio]