Rufus King - People - Department History
Rufus King (1814–1876)
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State of Residence: Wisconsin
- Minister Resident (Holy See)
Appointed: March 22, 1861
- Declined appointment.
- Minister Resident (Holy See)
Appointed: October 7, 1863
Presentation of Credentials: January 8, 1864
Termination of Mission: Left post on August 17, 1867- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 18, 1864, after confirmation. Commissioned as Minister Resident at Rome.