J. Meredith Read | |
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U.S. Minister to Greece | |
In office 1873–1879 | |
Preceded by | John M. Francis |
Succeeded by | Eugene Schuyler |
Adjutant General of New York | |
In office 1861–1861 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Townsend |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hillhouse, |
Personal details | |
Born | John Meredith Read Jr. February 21, 1837 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 27, 1896 Paris, France | (aged 59)
Political party | Republican |
Relations | John Read (grandfather) |
Parent(s) | John M. Read Priscilla Marshall Read |
Alma mater | Brown University Albany Law School |
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John Meredith Read Jr. (February 21, 1837 – December 27, 1896) was a United States diplomat and author.