Perry Belmont

Perry Belmont
Belmont c. 1918
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1881 – December 1, 1888
Preceded byJames W. Covert
Succeeded byJames W. Covert
United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain
In office
November 17, 1888 – May 1, 1889
PresidentGrover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Preceded byJabez L.M. Curry
Succeeded byThomas W. Palmer
Personal details
Born(1851-12-28)December 28, 1851
New York City, New York
DiedMay 25, 1947(1947-05-25) (aged 95)
Newport, Rhode Island
Resting placeIsland Cemetery,
Newport, Rhode Island
Political partyDemocratic
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankMajor
UnitFirst Division, Second Army Corps, United States Volunteers
Battles/warsSpanish–American War

Perry Belmont (December 28, 1851 – May 25, 1947) was an American politician and diplomat.[1] He served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1881 to 1888.

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