Herman W. Nickel

Herman William Nickel (born October 23, 1928) is an American retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1982 to 1986. He was born in Berlin, Germany and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in the United States in 1951. Nickel married Phyllis Fritchey, daughter of Clayton Fritchey, and had one son, Clayton A. Nickel. He then received a Bachelor of Laws from the Syracuse University College of Law.

Herman W. Nickel
Herman W. Nickel in 1985
United States Ambassador to South Africa
In office
April 20, 1982  October 4, 1986
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byWilliam B. Edmondson
Succeeded byEdward J. Perkins
Personal details
Born(1928-10-23)October 23, 1928
Berlin, Weimar Republic
Political partyDemocrat
Alma materUnion College
Syracuse University College of Law
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