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Hamilton King (1852–1912)
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State of Residence: Michigan
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Thailand)
Appointed: January 14, 1898
Presentation of Credentials: April 26, 1898
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary July 3, 1903- Commissioned to Siam.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Thailand)
Appointed: April 27, 1903
Presentation of Credentials: July 3, 1903
Termination of Mission: Died at post on September 2, 1912- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on November 16, 1903, after confirmation. Commissioned to Siam.