James J. Van Alen
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James John Van Alen (March 20, 1848 – July 13, 1923) was an American socialite. He was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Italy on October 20, 1893, but declined the appointment.[1] He was well known as a New York Society leader and was referred to as the "American Prince of Wales."[2]
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James J. Van Alen | |
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Born | James John Van Alen (1848-03-20)March 20, 1848 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1923(1923-07-13) (aged 75) |
Alma mater | Oxford University |
Spouse |
Emily Astor
(m. 1876; died 1881) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | James Henry Van Alen Mary Young Steward |
Relatives | See Astor family |
Awards | Knight of Grace of St. John of Jerusalem |
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