George Seward (diplomat)

George Seward
United States Minister to China
In office
1876–1880
Preceded byBenjamin Parke Avery
Succeeded byJames Burrill Angell
Consul General of the United States, Shanghai
In office
1863–1876
Preceded byNew Position
Succeeded byJohn C. Myers
Consul of the United States, Shanghai
In office
1861–1863
Preceded byWilliam L.G. Smith
Personal details
Born(1840-11-08)November 8, 1840
Florida, Orange County, New York
DiedNovember 28, 1910(1910-11-28) (aged 70)
New York City, New York
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery,
The Bronx, New York
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKate Sherman (m. 1870-1910, his death)
Children4
EducationUnion College (attended)
AwardsOrder of the Dannebrog Third Class (Denmark)
Order of the Dragon of Annam (French Indochina)
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George Frederick Seward (November 8, 1840 – November 28, 1910) was a United States diplomat in China during the mid and late 19th century. He served as "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary" to China from 1876 until 1880. He later was an insurance executive with the Fidelity and Casualty Company.