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William Sydney Thayer (1830–1864)
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Non-career appointee
- Consul General (Egypt)
Appointed: March 20, 1861
Presentation of Credentials: Assumed charge July 1, 1861
Termination of Mission: Died at post on April 10, 1864- Commissioned as Consul General only and used only his consular title.