Jonathan Russell
American politician (1771–1832) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Jonathan Russell, see Jonathan Russell (disambiguation).
Jonathan Russell (February 27, 1771 – February 17, 1832) was a United States representative from Massachusetts and diplomat. He served the 11th congressional district from 1821 to 1823 and was the first chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jonathan Russell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 11th district | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Adams |
Succeeded by | Aaron Hobart |
Chair of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | John Forsyth |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Mendon | |
In office 1820–1822 Serving with Daniel Thurber | |
Preceded by | Daniel Thurber |
Succeeded by | Daniel Thurber |
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden and Norway | |
In office January 8, 1814 – October 22, 1818 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Christopher Hughes |
U.S. Minister to the Court of St James's (Chargé d'Affaires) | |
In office July 27, 1811 – June 18, 1812 | |
Preceded by | William Pinkney |
Succeeded by | John Quincy Adams |
Collector of the Port of Bristol, Rhode Island | |
In office March 2, 1801 – February 23, 1804 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Charles Collins Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1771-02-27)February 27, 1771 Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British America |
Died | February 17, 1832(1832-02-17) (aged 60) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Russell Family Cemetery (Milton, Massachusetts) |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
Spouse(s) | Sylvia Ammidon (1773–1811) (M. 1796) Lydia Smith (1786–1859) (M. 1817) |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | Rhode Island College |
Profession | Politician Diplomat |
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