Henry Bedinger III | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | William Lucas |
| Succeeded by | Richard Parker |
| United States Minister to Denmark | |
| In office 1853–1857 | |
| President | Franklin Pierce |
| Preceded by | Henry Bedinger |
| Succeeded by | James M. Buchanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1812 Shepherdstown, Virginia (now West Virginia), US |
| Died | November 26, 1858 (aged 46) Shepherdstown, Virginia (now West Virginia), US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Rust Bedinger Caroline Lawrence Bedinger |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, diplomat |
Henry Bedinger III (February 3, 1812 – November 26, 1858) was an American planter, politician, lawyer and diplomat.[1][2] Born in the part of Virginia that became West Virginia not long after his death, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Virginia's 10th congressional district, then became the first United States minister to Denmark. His uncle was fellow planter, soldier and Kentucky congressman George Michael Bedinger.[3]