Edwin H. Conger
American congressman and diplomat (1843–1907) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edwin Hurd Conger (March 7, 1843 – May 18, 1907) was an American Civil War soldier, lawyer, banker, Iowa congressman, and United States diplomat. As the United States' minister to China during the Boxer Rebellion, Conger, his family, and other western diplomatic legations were under siege in Beijing until rescued by the China Relief Expedition.
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United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
In office June 15, 1905 – August 3, 1905 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Powell Clayton |
Succeeded by | David E. Thompson |
United States Minister to China | |
In office July 8, 1898 – April 4, 1905 | |
President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Charles H. Denby |
Succeeded by | William W. Rockhill |
United States Minister to Brazil | |
In office August 9, 1897 – February 6, 1898 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Thomas Larkin Thompson |
Succeeded by | Charles Page Bryan |
In office December 19, 1890 – September 9, 1893 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Robert Adams, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Larkin Thompson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 7th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – October 3, 1890 | |
Preceded by | Hiram Y. Smith |
Succeeded by | Edward R. Hays |
Personal details | |
Born | (1843-03-07)March 7, 1843 Knox County, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 18, 1907(1907-05-18) (aged 64) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Pike |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 102nd Illinois Infantry Regiment |
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