William J. Cabaniss | |
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| 5th United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic | |
| In office January 13, 2004 – September 15, 2006 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Craig R. Stapleton |
| Succeeded by | Richard Graber |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office November 3, 1982 – November 7, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Dewey White |
| Succeeded by | J. T. Waggoner |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office November 8, 1978 – November 3, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Dewey White |
| Succeeded by | Van Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Jelks Cabaniss Jr. July 11, 1938 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Hood Caldwell |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1964 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
William Jelks Cabaniss Jr. (born July 11, 1938)[1] is an American politician and diplomat who served as a member of both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic in the George W. Bush administration.