David Eugene Thompson - People - Department History
David Eugene Thompson (1854–1942)
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State of Residence: Nebraska
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Brazil)
Appointed: September 26, 1902
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; did not take oath of office for this appointment.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Brazil)
Appointed: December 8, 1902
Presentation of Credentials: April 1, 1903
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary March 16, 1905 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Brazil)
Appointed: January 13, 1905
Presentation of Credentials: March 16, 1905
Termination of Mission: Left post on November 3, 1905 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: January 24, 1906
Presentation of Credentials: March 8, 1906
Termination of Mission: Relinquished charge December 1, 1909