Auguste Davezac
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Auguste Davezac (May 30, 1780 – February 15, 1851) was a Saint Dominican-American diplomat who served twice as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands.
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Auguste Davezac | |
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U.S. Minister to the Netherlands | |
In office 1831–1839 | |
Preceded by | William Pitt Preble |
Succeeded by | Harmanus Bleecker |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1842–1843 | |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1844–1845 | |
U.S. Minister to the Netherlands | |
In office 1845–1850 | |
Preceded by | Christopher Hughes |
Succeeded by | George Folsom |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-05-30)May 30, 1780 Aux Cayes, Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) |
Died | February 15, 1851(1851-02-15) (aged 70) New York City, New York |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery in Queens |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party |
Spouse | Margaret Andrews (1768-1847) (m. 1803) |
Relations | Edward Livingston (brother in law) |
Children | Auguste Davezac Jr. (1803-1859) |
Parent(s) | Jean Pierre Valentin Joseph d'Avezac de Castera (1756-1803) Marie Rose Genevieve Valentine Tallarie de Maragou (b. 1768) |
Alma mater | College de Sorèze French Military College |
Profession | Attorney Diplomat |
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