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Juan Riaño y Gayangos

1865 – 1939

Spanish diplomat

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About Juan Riaño y Gayangos

Lived 1865 – 1939 (aged 74). Juan Riaño y Gayangos was a Spanish and American diplomat.

Juan Riaño y Gayangos (March 24, 1865 – November 18, 1939) was a Spanish diplomat. He served as ambassador to the United States from 1914 until 1926 and had been Dean of the Diplomatic Corps from February 1925 to August 1926.

He was married in 1904 to Alice Ward, a Washington, D.C. socialite and heiress.

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Important facts

Born
24 March 1865, Madrid
Birth century
19th century
Died
18 November 1939, Middletown
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
Spain, United States
Positions held
Ambassador of Spain to the United States
Also known as
Don Juan Riaño, Don Juan Riaño y Gayangos, Don Juan Riano, Don Juan Riano y Gayangos, Juan Riano y Gayangos

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan Riaño y Gayangos?

Spanish diplomat (1865–1939)

When was Juan Riaño y Gayangos born?

Juan Riaño y Gayangos was born on 24 March 1865 in Madrid.

When did Juan Riaño y Gayangos die?

Juan Riaño y Gayangos died on 18 November 1939 in Middletown.

What was Juan Riaño y Gayangos's occupation?

Juan Riaño y Gayangos was a diplomat.

What nationality was Juan Riaño y Gayangos?

Juan Riaño y Gayangos was Spanish and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Riaño y Gayangos

· Wikidata: Q2886869

· DBpedia: Juan Riaño y Gayangos

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