Paul Knabenshue Explained

Paul Knabenshue (1883 – February 1, 1942) was an American career foreign service officer.^[1]

Knabenshue was the United States Consul at Beirut, Syria (1919–1928) and Consul General at Jerusalem (1928-1930). He was also Minister Resident/Consul General to Iraq from 1932 until his recess appointment expired on March 4, 1933. He was appointed again two weeks later and died at a post on February 1, 1942.^[2] He was the first resident minister consulate general there was raised the previous year to a legation.^[3]

References

1. Web site: Paul Knabenshue Named Jerusalem Consul General to Succeed Heizer . Jewish Telegraphic Agency . 7 February 2020.
2. Web site: Paul Knabenshue (1883–1942) . Office of the Historian . 7 February 2020.
3. News: GOES FROM JERUSALEM TO BAGDAD LEGATION; Paul Knabenshue of Toledo Is Transferred as First Resident Minister. . 7 February 2020 . The New York Times . August 14, 1932.