About William H. Hornibrook
Lived 1884 – 1946 (aged 61). William H. Hornibrook was an American diplomat and politician.
William Harrison Hornibrook (July 6, 1884 – October 24, 1946) was an American publisher, politician, and diplomat.
Biography
Hornibrook, born on July 6, 1884, in Utah, started his career as a newspaper publisher in 1906; at one point or another, he owned both the predecessors to The Columbian and the Albany Democrat-Herald, along with various other papers.
In November 1906,
A Democrat, Hornibrook was elected to the Idaho State Senate, from Twin Falls County, serving from 1911 to 1912, before his resignation.
He served as US ambassador to Thailand (then Siam) from 1915 to 1916, later as ambassador to Iran from 1934 to 1936 and Afghanistan from 1935 to 1936, while resident in Tehran.
From 1937–1941, he was ambassador to Costa Rica.
He died in March 1946, in Pacific Grove, California.
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Who was William H. Hornibrook?
American diplomat (1884–1946)
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William H. Hornibrook was born on 6 July 1884 in Cherokee.
When did William H. Hornibrook die?
William H. Hornibrook died on 20 March 1946 in Pacific Grove.
What was William H. Hornibrook's occupation?
William H. Hornibrook was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was William H. Hornibrook?
William H. Hornibrook was American.
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