Gregory Anthony Perdicaris | |
|---|---|
| Consul of the United States to Athens (Greece) | |
| In office January 7, 1838 – August 18, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | Established |
| Succeeded by | John W. Mulligan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1810 Naousa, Imathia, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
| Died | April 18, 1883 (aged 72–73) Tangier, Morocco |
| Political party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Spouse |
Margret (Meta) Perdicaris
(m. 1837–1883) |
| Children | Ion Hanford Perdicaris |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
| Profession | Lawyer, Statesman, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Business Modeling |
Gregory Anthony Perdicaris (originally Gregores Antones Perdicaris, Greek: Γρηγόρης Αντώνης Περδικάρης; 1810 – April 18, 1883) was a Greek American statesman, lawyer, professor, author, and entrepreneur. Perdicaris raised awareness about Greece in the United States during the Greek War of Independence and was in Greece during the critical early years. He was the first Consul of the United States for Greece. He is known for incorporating dozens of companies in the United States. Perdicaris and partners built the municipal framework for gas and electric companies. He was associated with Dewing v. Perdicaries, 96 U.S. 193 (1877), the Supreme Court case dealing with Confederate Sequestration. He was a prominent resident of Trenton, New Jersey.[1]