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David Eugene Thompson

1854 – 1942

American diplomat

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About David Eugene Thompson

Lived 1854 – 1942 (aged 87–88). David Eugene Thompson was a diplomat.

David Eugene Thompson (February 28, 1854 – August 25, 1942) was an American diplomat.

Thompson was born in 1854 in Nebraska. He was a diplomat, and served as U.S. Minister to Brazil between 1902 and 1905, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil in 1905, and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico between 1906 and 1909.

In 1917, Thompson was the subject of an attempted blackmail scheme, which was foiled.

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Important facts

Born
1854
Birth century
Died
1942
Occupation
Positions held
United States Ambassador to Brazil

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Eugene Thompson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Eugene Thompson?

American diplomat

When was David Eugene Thompson born?

David Eugene Thompson was born in 1854.

When did David Eugene Thompson die?

David Eugene Thompson died in 1942.

What was David Eugene Thompson's occupation?

David Eugene Thompson was a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Eugene Thompson

· Wikidata: Q5233440

· DBpedia: David E. Thompson

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