George L. Rives
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George Lockhart Rives (May 1, 1849 – August 18, 1917),[1] was an American lawyer, politician, and author who served as United States Assistant Secretary of State from 1887 to 1889.[2]
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George Lockhart Rives | |
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United States Assistant Secretary of State | |
In office November 19, 1887 – March 5, 1889 | |
President | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | James D. Porter |
Succeeded by | William F. Wharton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-05-01)May 1, 1849 New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 18, 1917(1917-08-18) (aged 68) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Spouses | Caroline Morris Kean
(m. 1873; died 1887)Sarah Swan Whiting Belmont
(m. 1889) |
Parent(s) | Francis Robert Rives Matilda Antonia Barclay |
Relatives | William C. Rives (grandfather) Alfred Rives (uncle) Amélie Rives (cousin) |
Alma mater | Columbia College Trinity College, Cambridge Columbia Law School |
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