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Rufus King (1755–1827)
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State of Residence: New York
- Minister Plenipotentiary (United Kingdom)
Appointed: May 20, 1796
Presentation of Credentials: July 27, 1796
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on or shortly before May 16, 1803- Commissioned to the court of His Britannic Majesty.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (United Kingdom)
Appointed: May 5, 1825
Presentation of Credentials: November 11, 1825
Termination of Mission: Transmitted recall by note June 16, 1826- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 20, 1825, after confirmation. Commissioned to the court of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.