James Watson Webb
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For other people named James Watson Webb, see James Watson Webb (disambiguation).
General James Watson Webb (February 8, 1802 – June 7, 1884) was a United States diplomat, newspaper publisher and a New York politician in the Whig and Republican parties.[1]
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James Watson Webb | |
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United States Minister to Brazil | |
In office October 21, 1861 – May 26, 1869 | |
President | Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Richard K. Meade |
Succeeded by | Henry T. Blow |
United States Chargé d'Affaires to Austria | |
In office February 6, 1850 – May 8, 1850 | |
President | Zachary Taylor |
Preceded by | William H. Stiles |
Succeeded by | Charles J. McCurdy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-02-08)February 8, 1802 Claverack, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 7, 1884(1884-06-07) (aged 82) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Whig; Republican |
Spouses | Helen Lispenard Stewart
(m. 1823; died 1848)Laura Virginia Cram (m. 1849) |
Children | 13, including Alexander, William, Walter |
Parent(s) | Samuel Blachley Webb Catherine Louisa Hogeboom |
Occupation | Diplomat, newspaper publisher |
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