Theodore Brentano | |
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United States Ambassador to Hungary | |
In office February 10, 1922 – May 6, 1927 | |
President | Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | J. Butler Wright |
Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County | |
In office 1890–1921 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kalamazoo, Michigan | March 29, 1854
Died | July 2, 1940 Larchmont, New York | (aged 86)
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Minnie Claussenius |
Parent | Lorenz Brentano |
Occupation | Attorney, judge, civil servant |
Theodore Brentano (March 29, 1854 – July 2, 1940) was an American attorney and judge and the first U.S. ambassador to Hungary (his full title was "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary").[1] He was appointed to the position by Warren G. Harding.[2]