Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff
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Johann Heinrich Graf[notes 1] von Bernstorff (14 November 1862 – 6 October 1939) was a German politician and ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917.
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Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff | |
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German Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 1908–1917 | |
Preceded by | Hermann Freiherr Speck von Sternburg |
Succeeded by | Suspended due to World War I |
German Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire | |
In office 1917–1918 | |
Reichstag | |
In office 1921–1928 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-11-14)14 November 1862 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 6 October 1939(1939-10-06) (aged 76) Geneva, Switzerland |
Political party | German Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Jeanne Luckemeyer (m. 1887) |
Children | Luise-Alexandra (1888–1971) Christian-Günther (1891–1947) |
Parent(s) | Count Albrecht von Bernstorff Anna von Könneritz |
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