George Seward (diplomat)
George Frederick Seward (November 8, 1840 – November 28, 1910) was a United States diplomat in China during the mid and late 19th century. He served as "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary" to China from 1876 until 1880. He later was an insurance executive with the Fidelity and Casualty Company.
George Seward | |
|---|---|
| United States Minister to China | |
| In office 1876–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Parke Avery |
| Succeeded by | James Burrill Angell |
| Consul General of the United States, Shanghai | |
| In office 1863–1876 | |
| Preceded by | New Position |
| Succeeded by | John C. Myers |
| Consul of the United States, Shanghai | |
| In office 1861–1863 | |
| Preceded by | William L.G. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1840 Florida, Orange County, New York |
| Died | November 28, 1910 (aged 70) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kate Sherman (m. 1870-1910, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Union College (attended) |
| Awards | Order of the Dannebrog Third Class (Denmark) Order of the Dragon of Annam (French Indochina) |
| Signature | |
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