Robert Woods Bliss
American diplomat (1875–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Woods Bliss (August 5, 1875 – April 19, 1962) was an American diplomat, art collector, philanthropist, and one of the co-founders of the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, D.C.
Quick Facts United States Minister to Sweden, President ...
Robert Woods Bliss | |
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United States Minister to Sweden | |
In office January 30, 1923 – March 15, 1927 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Ira Nelson Morris |
Succeeded by | Leland Harrison |
United States Ambassador to Argentina | |
In office September 9, 1927 – April 29, 1933 | |
President | |
Preceded by | Peter Augustus Jay |
Succeeded by | Alexander W. Weddell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-08-05)August 5, 1875 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 1962(1962-04-19) (aged 86) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Education | Harvard University (BA) |
Occupation | |
Known for | Founder of Dumbarton Oaks |
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