Richard Teller Crane II
American diplomat (1882–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Teller Crane II (August 12, 1882 - October 3, 1938) was the first United States diplomat accredited to Czechoslovakia with the title Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. He received a recess appointment from President Woodrow Wilson on April 23, 1919, and was subsequently confirmed by the United States Senate on June 26, 1919. Crane presented his credentials to the Czechoslovak government on June 11, 1919, and remained in office until December 5, 1921.[1]
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Richard Teller Crane II | |
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U.S. Minister to Czechoslovakia | |
In office June 11, 1919 – December 5, 1921 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | Lewis Einstein |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-08-12)August 12, 1882 Denver, Colorado |
Died | October 3, 1938(1938-10-03) (aged 56) Westover Plantation, Charles City County, Virginia |
Spouse |
Ellen Douglas Bruce (m. 1909) |
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