George Bancroft (1800–1891)

State of Residence: New York
  1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (United Kingdom)
    Appointed: September 9, 1846
    Presentation of Credentials: November 12, 1846
    Termination of Mission: Transmitted recall by note August 31, 1849
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 23, 1846, after confirmation. Commissioned to the court of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
  2. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Germany)
    Appointed: May 14, 1867
    Presentation of Credentials: August 28, 1867
    Termination of Mission: Recommissioned and reaccredited on formation of the German Empire July 13, 1871
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on July 15, 1867, after confirmation. Commissioned to Prussia; resident at Berlin.
  3. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Germany)
    Appointed: May 31, 1871
    Presentation of Credentials: July 23, 1871
    Termination of Mission: Relinquished charge June 30, 1874
    • Commissioned to the German Empire. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 12, 1871, after confirmation.