Henry White (diplomat)
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For other people named Henry White, see Henry White (disambiguation).
Henry White (March 29, 1850 – July 15, 1927) was a prominent American diplomat during the 1890s and 1900s,[1] and one of the signers of the Treaty of Versailles.[2]
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Henry White | |
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United States Ambassador to France | |
In office March 23, 1907 – November 3, 1909 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Robert S. McCormick |
Succeeded by | Robert Bacon |
United States Ambassador to Italy | |
In office April 16, 1905 – February 26, 1907 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | George von Lengerke Meyer |
Succeeded by | Lloyd Carpenter Griscom |
Personal details | |
Born | (1850-03-29)March 29, 1850 |
Died | July 15, 1927(1927-07-15) (aged 77) |
Resting place | National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | |
Children | Muriel White John Campbell White |
Parent(s) | John Campbell White Eliza Ridgely |
Relatives | Eliza Ridgely (grandmother) |
Known for | Signer of the Treaty of Versailles |
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Theodore Roosevelt, who was president during the peak of White's career, described White as "the most useful man in the entire diplomatic service, during my Presidency and for many years before." Colonel House, the chief aide to Woodrow Wilson, called White "the most accomplished diplomatist this country has ever produced."