Edward Spencer Pratt, (March 22, 1856 – April 30, 1925)[1][2][3] was an American diplomat. He was born several miles outside of Mobile, Alabama, the son of William Henry Pratt.[4][5] He was educated in Europe and received a doctorate in medicine.[4] He graduated from Columbia University in 1876.[6] He served as Minister Resident and Consul General to Persia from 1886 to 1891.[7] He served as Consul General to Singapore from 1893 to 1899.[8][9]
E. Spencer Pratt | |
|---|---|
| 5th United States Ambassador to Iran | |
| In office 1886–1891 | |
| Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Frederick H. Winston |
| Succeeded by | Truxtun Beale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Spencer Pratt March 22, 1856 Mobile, Alabama |
| Died | April 30, 1925 (aged 69) |
| Profession | Diplomat |
References
edit- ^ Edward Spencer Pratt passport application
- ^ Le Gaulois, May 2, 1925
- ^ Execution of Last Will and Testament of Edward Spencer Pratt
- ^ a b National Republican, July 29, 1886
- ^ Full text of Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America Retrieved 22-01-2017.
- ^ Columbia Daily Spectator, December 1, 1896
- ^ State Department: E. Spencer Pratt
- ^ The Roanoke Times, Aug. 26, 1893
- ^ The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Jan. 17, 1899
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