Garrett Droppers
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Garrett Droppers | |
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United States Ambassador to Greece | |
In office October 9, 1914 – April 16, 1920 | |
Preceded by | George F. Williams |
Succeeded by | Edward Capps |
United States Ambassador to Montenegro | |
In office November 20, 1914 – December 4, 1918[1] | |
Preceded by | George F. Williams |
Succeeded by | Roderick W. Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | April 12, 1860
Died | July 7, 1927 Williamstown, Massachusetts | (aged 67)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Profession | Academic, diplomat |
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Garrett Droppers (April 12, 1860 – July 7, 1927) was an academic and diplomat from the United States.
Biography
Droppers was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Gertrude Droppers on April 12, 1860.[2] He graduated from Harvard University.[3] He first married Cora Rand, who died in 1896, and later married Jean Tewkesbury Rand in 1897.
From 1898 to 1906, he served as president of the University of South Dakota. In 1912, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Droppers was appointed by Woodrow Wilson as U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Montenegro from 1914 to 1920.
Garrett Droppers died on July 7, 1927, in Williamstown, Massachusetts.[4]
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Department of State. (n.d.). "Garrett Droppers (1860–1927)". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Drisdale to Dsouza".
- ^ "LibGuides: Garrett Droppers: Overview".
- ^ "Prof Droppers of Williamstown Dies". The Boston Globe. Williamstown. AP. July 7, 1927. p. 9. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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