George Folsom
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George Folsom (May 23, 1802 – March 27, 1869) was an American lawyer, historian, librarian, diplomat and senator from New York.
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George Folsom | |
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U.S. Chargé d'affaires to the Netherlands | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Preceded by | Auguste Davezac |
Succeeded by | August Belmont |
Member of the New York State Senate First District (Class 2) | |
In office 1845–1847 | |
Preceded by | John B. Scott |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-05-23)May 23, 1802 Kennebunk, Maine, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 1869(1869-03-27) (aged 66) Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
Spouse |
Margaret Cornelia Winthrop
(m. 1839; died 1863) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Phillips Exeter Academy |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
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