Samuel Martin Burke, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel Martin Burke

Date of Birth: 03-Jul-1906

Date of Death: 09-Oct-2010

Profession: scientist, writer, politician, diplomat, historian

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Samuel Martin Burke or S.M.
Burke (3 July 1906, Martinpur - 9 October 2010) was a Pakistani diplomat, author and professor.
He was also a member of the Indian Civil Service until 15 August 1947, when he became the only Asian to retire.
In 1953, he became the first Pakistani Christian head of a diplomatic mission when he was appointed Minister to Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.
Upon retirement he became professor at the University of Minnesota from 1961 to 1975.