John Nichol Irwin -
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John Nichol Irwin (1845–1905)
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State of Residence: Iowa
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Portugal)
Appointed: April 12, 1899
Presentation of Credentials: December 26, 1899
Termination of Mission: Left post on May 15, 1900- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 14, 1899, after confirmation.