Alexander Benson Explained

Alexander Benson (1872 - November 8, 1947) was an American diplomat.

Biography

He was born in 1872. Having served as Secretary of Legation to Bolivia, he was appointed Second Secretary of the Embassy of the United States at St. Petersburg, Russia in 1911. In 1913, as Second Secretary, he was put in charge of the Embassy of the United States in Rome.[1] [2] He died on November 9, 1947.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rome Embassy Row To Be Investigated. Bryan Finds Charges Against Post Wheeler Baseless. Said To Have Called Benson . At the instance of Thomas Nelson Page, the new Ambassador to Italy, the State Department will investigate the troubles among the personnel of the Embassy staff. . . September 30, 1913 . 2010-02-13 .
  2. News: Second Secretary at Vienna to Take Charge, Pending Full Inquiry. . The embassy is now in charge of Alexander Benson, Second Secretary, who is to be ordered home to give his version of conditions there. ... . The New York Times . October 1, 1913 . 2010-02-13 .
  3. News: Alexander Benson, Former Diplomat . The New York Times . November 10, 1947 . 2010-02-13 .

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