Larz Anderson (1866–1937)

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State of Residence: District of Columbia

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Belgium)
Appointed: August 12, 1911
Presentation of Credentials: November 18, 1911
Termination of Mission: Relinquished charge December 1, 1912
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Japan)
Appointed: November 14, 1912
Presentation of Credentials: February 1, 1913
Termination of Mission: Left Japan March 15, 1913
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on March 1, 1913, after confirmation.