Whitelaw Reid - People - Department History
Whitelaw Reid (1837–1912)
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State of Residence: New York
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (France)
Appointed: March 23, 1889
Presentation of Credentials: May 21, 1889
Termination of Mission: Left post on March 25, 1892 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (United Kingdom)
Appointed: March 8, 1905
Presentation of Credentials: June 5, 1905
Termination of Mission: Died at post on December 15, 1912