Abram Isaac Elkus
American judge (1867–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abram Isaac Elkus (August 6, 1867 – October 15, 1947), an American ambassador, judge, and public official, was one of the most prominent Jews in American government.[1]
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Abram I. Elkus | |
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5th United States Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire | |
In office October 2, 1916 – April 20, 1917[lower-alpha 1] | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | Henry Morgenthau Sr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph Grew (as Ambassador to Turkey) |
Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals | |
In office November 12, 1919 – December 31, 1920 | |
Appointed by | Alfred E. Smith |
Preceded by | William H. Cuddeback |
Personal details | |
Born | (1867-08-06)August 6, 1867 New York City |
Died | October 15, 1947(1947-10-15) (aged 80) Red Bank, New Jersey |
Nationality | American |
Spouse |
Gertrude R. Hess (m. 1896) |
Occupation | Lawyer, diplomat |
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