Rufus King (1814–1876)

State of Residence: Wisconsin
  1. Minister Resident (Holy See)
    Appointed: March 22, 1861
    • Declined appointment.
  2. Minister Resident (Holy See)
    Appointed: October 7, 1863
    Presentation of Credentials: January 8, 1864
    Termination of Mission: Left post on August 17, 1867
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 18, 1864, after confirmation. Commissioned as Minister Resident at Rome.