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Charles Wells Russell, Jr.

1856 – 1927

United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Iran

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About Charles Wells Russell, Jr.

Lived 1856 – 1927 (aged 70–71). Charles Wells Russell, Jr. was a diplomat.

Charles Wells Russell Jr. (1856 – 1927) was an American diplomat.

Biography Russell was born in 1856 to prominent politician and lawyer Charles Wells Russell Sr.

Originally, Russell worked as an attorney for the Department of Justice (DOJ). Russell would use his position in the DOJ to hire his brother-in-law as a subordinate in the Bureau of Insular and Territorial affairs.

Russell served as the United States' Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Iran from 1909 to 1914.

In 1917 Russell would be listed as the editor on his brother-in-law's memoirs.

Russell died in 1927.

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Important facts

Born
1856
Birth century
19th century
Died
1927
Occupation
Diplomat
Positions held
Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
Also known as
C.W. Russell, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Wells Russell, Jr.?

United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Iran

When was Charles Wells Russell, Jr. born?

Charles Wells Russell, Jr. was born in 1856.

When did Charles Wells Russell, Jr. die?

Charles Wells Russell, Jr. died in 1927.

What was Charles Wells Russell, Jr.'s occupation?

Charles Wells Russell, Jr. was a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Wells Russell, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q64013433

· DBpedia: Charles Wells Russell Jr.

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