J. Meredith Read

J. Meredith Read
U.S. Minister to Greece
In office
1873–1879
Preceded byJohn M. Francis
Succeeded byEugene Schuyler
Adjutant General of New York
In office
1861–1861
Preceded byFrederick Townsend
Succeeded byThomas Hillhouse,
Personal details
Born
John Meredith Read Jr.

(1837-02-21)February 21, 1837
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1896(1896-12-27) (aged 59)
Paris, France
Political partyRepublican
RelationsJohn Read (grandfather)
Parent(s)John M. Read
Priscilla Marshall Read
Alma materBrown 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.