John Russell Young
American librarian and 7th Librarian of Congress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his nephew, the politician, see John Russell Young (politician).
Further information: World tour of Ulysses S. Grant
John Russell Young (November 20, 1840 – January 17, 1899[1]) was an American journalist, author, diplomat, and the seventh Librarian of the United States Congress from 1897 to 1899. He was invited by Ulysses S. Grant to accompany him on a world tour for purposes of recording the two-year journey, which he published in a two-volume work.
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John Russell Young | |
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7th Librarian of Congress | |
In office July 1, 1897 – January 17, 1899 | |
Appointed by | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Ainsworth Rand Spofford |
Succeeded by | Herbert Putnam |
United States Minister to the Qing Empire | |
In office August 17, 1882 – April 7, 1885 | |
Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | James Burrill Angell |
Succeeded by | Charles Harvey Denby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1840-11-20)November 20, 1840 County Tyrone, Ireland |
Died | January 17, 1899(1899-01-17) (aged 58) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Relatives | James Rankin Young, brother |
Known for | Journalist, author, diplomat, librarian |
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