Edwin Vernon Morgan

Edwin Vernon Morgan (February 22, 1865 – April 16, 1934) was an American diplomat. He served as United States Ambassador to Brazil, and served as Minister to Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay, Portugal, and Korea.

Early life and education Morgan was born on February 22, 1886 in Aurora, New York, the son of Margeret (née Bogart) and Henry A. Morgan, and the grandson of Congressman Edwin Barber Morgan. He attended Phillips Academy, and then Harvard University, earning a bachelor's degree in 1890, and a master's degree in 1891. He continued his post-graduate studies at the University of Berlin.

In 1906, Morgan was appointed Minister to Cuba, presenting his credentials on March 1, 1906. He served in this capacity until January 5, 1910. Subsequently, he was concurrently appointed Minister to Uruguay and Paraguay in December 1909, presenting his credentials to both nations on March 31 and June 29, 1910, respectively. He remained in these posts until July 8, 1911, residing in Montevideo.

Retirement and death In 1933, Morgan retired to Petropolis, Brazil. Morgan died at home on April 16, 1934, aged 69. His body was returned to the United States for burial.