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Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin (1837–1914)
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State of Residence: New York
- Chargé d’Affaires and Consul General (Iran)
Appointed: January 29, 1883
- Commissioned to Persia. Took oath of office, but did not proceed to post in this capacity.
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Iran)
Appointed: February 27, 1883
Presentation of Credentials: June 11, 1883
Termination of Mission: Left post on May 18, 1885- Commissioned to Persia.