August Belmont
August Belmont Sr. (born Aaron Schönberg; December 8, 1813 – November 24, 1890) was a German-American financier, diplomat, and politician. He served as Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1860 to 1872. He was also a thoroughbred racehorse owner and the founder and namesake of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of American Thoroughbred horse racing.
August Belmont | |
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Belmont c. 1860–1872 | |
| Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office June 23, 1860 – 1872 | |
| Preceded by | David Allen Smalley |
| Succeeded by | Augustus Schell |
| United States Minister to the Netherlands | |
| In office October 11, 1853 – September 22, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | George Folsom |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aaron Schönberg December 8, 1813 Alzey, Mont-Tonnerre, French Empire |
| Died | November 24, 1890 (aged 76) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island |
| Spouse |
Caroline Slidell Perry
(m. 1849) |
| Children | 6, including Perry, August Jr., Oliver, Raymond |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | Financier, politician, diplomat, racehorse owner/breeder |
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