Charles Hinman Graves
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For the Ohio politician born in 1872, see Charles H. Graves (Ohio politician).
Charles Hinman Graves (August 14, 1839 – October 7, 1928) was an American army officer, politician, and diplomat.
Quick Facts C.H. Graves, 15th United States Minister to Sweden ...
C.H. Graves | |
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15th United States Minister to Sweden | |
In office May 31, 1905 – December 12, 1913 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | William W. Thomas Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ira Nelson Morris |
1st United States Minister to Norway | |
In office May 31, 1905 – August 6, 1906 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Diplomatic relations established |
Succeeded by | Herbert H. D. Peirce |
19th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1889–1891 | |
Preceded by | William Rush Merriam |
Succeeded by | Ezra T. Champlin |
8th Mayor of Duluth | |
In office 1881–1883 | |
Preceded by | J.D. Ensign |
Succeeded by | Joshua B. Culver |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-08-14)August 14, 1839 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | October 7, 1928(1928-10-07) (aged 89) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Alice Kinney (m. 1905) |
Residence | Duluth, Minnesota |
Profession | Soldier, diplomat |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1870 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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