Lucius Foote
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Lucius Harwood Foote (April 10, 1826 – June 4, 1913) was the first American minister to Korea and served from 1883 to 1885.
Quick Facts 1st United States Minister to Korea, President ...
Lucius Harwood Foote | |
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1st United States Minister to Korea | |
In office May 20, 1883 – February 19, 1885 | |
President | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Diplomatic relations established |
Succeeded by | George Clayton Foulk, chargé d'affaires ad interim William Harwar Parker (as Consul General) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-04-10)April 10, 1826 Winfield, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1913(1913-06-04) (aged 87) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Spouse |
Rose Frost Carter
(m. 1862; died 1885) |
Relations | Lucius Foote (father) and Electa Harwood (mother) |
Profession | State militia officer and diplomat |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | California United States |
Branch/service | Californian Militia |
Years of service | 1871–1875 |
Rank | Adjutant general |
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