Hugh R. Wilson
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Hugh Robert Wilson (January 29, 1885 – December 29, 1946) was a member of the United States Foreign Service who headed the United States mission to Switzerland for ten years beginning in 1927. He became Assistant Secretary of State in 1937[1] and served for several months in 1938 as Ambassador to Germany.
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Hugh R. Wilson | |
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United States Ambassador to Germany | |
In office March 3, 1938 – November 16, 1938 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | William E. Dodd |
Succeeded by | Alexander Comstock Kirk (Acting) |
United States Assistant Secretary of State | |
In office August 23, 1937 – January 17, 1938 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | George S. Messersmith |
Succeeded by | Adolf A. Berle |
United States Minister to Switzerland | |
In office June 11, 1927 – July 8, 1937 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Hugh S. Gibson |
Succeeded by | Leland B. Harrison |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh Robert Wilson (1885-01-29)January 29, 1885 Evanston, Illinois, US |
Died | December 29, 1946(1946-12-29) (aged 61) Bennington, Vermont, US |
Spouse | Katherine Boyle |
Education | Yale University École Libre des Sciences Politiques |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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