Charles Francis Darlington, Jr. (September 13, 1904 – April 11, 1986)[1] was an American diplomat and economist.

[2] Darlington served as a gold expert in the economic and financial section at the League of Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1928 to 1931.

Upon returning to the US in 1935, Darlington served the State Department as assistant chief of the Division of Trade Agreements until 1939.

[2] During World War II, Darlington saw action in North Africa and Italy, as a lieutenant commander in the Navy.

Darlington was named Ambassador to Gabon by President Kennedy in 1961 and served in the post for four years.