Robert Granville Caldwell

Robert Granville Caldwell (1882–1976) was an American historian, author, and diplomat who served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Portugal and to Bolivia, and held teaching posts at Rice University, MIT, and other institutions.

Early life and education Robert Granville Caldwell was born in Bogotá, Colombia to American parents.

Career

Academia Caldwell began teaching before earning his doctorate, first at Huron College and then at his alma mater, the College of Wooster, where he lectured in economics. He, thereafter, served in the same post in Bolivia from August 1937 to June 23, 1939.