Theodore Brentano

Theodore Brentano
Brentano in 1922
United States Ambassador to Hungary
In office
February 10, 1922 – May 6, 1927
PresidentWarren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Preceded byposition established
Succeeded byJ. Butler Wright
Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County
In office
1890–1921
Personal details
Born(1854-03-29)March 29, 1854
Kalamazoo, Michigan
DiedJuly 2, 1940(1940-07-02) (aged 86)
Larchmont, New York
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMinnie Claussenius
ParentLorenz Brentano
OccupationAttorney, judge, civil servant

Theodore Brentano (March 29, 1854 – July 2, 1940) was an American attorney and judge and the first U.S. ambassador to Hungary (his full title was "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary").[1] He was appointed to the position by Warren G. Harding.[2]

  1. ^ "Tells of Harding's Hopes for Hungary". The New York Times. April 14, 1922. p. 1. Retrieved August 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Washburn". Time. April 14, 1930. Archived from the original on July 16, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2009.