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Ray Atherton

Photograph of Ray Atherton Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Ray
Surname
Atherton
Occupation
United States Minister to Bulgaria

The Name Ray

Origin
Latin, Old French
Meaning
A beam of light or a kingly person.
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