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Herbert Wolcott Bowen (1856–1927)

State of Residence: New York
  1. Minister Resident/Consul General (Iran)
    Appointed: May 3, 1899
    Presentation of Credentials: August 27, 1899
    Termination of Mission: Left post on May 1, 1901
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 14, 1899, after confirmation.
  2. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Iran)
    Appointed: May 1, 1901
    • Commissioned to Persia. Took oath of office, but did not present credentials.
  3. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Venezuela)
    Appointed: June 17, 1901
    Presentation of Credentials: August 24, 1901
    Termination of Mission: Left post on May 1, 1905
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 10, 1901, after confirmation.