James H. R. Cromwell

James Henry Roberts Cromwell (June 4, 1896 March 19, 1990) was an American diplomat, candidate for the United States Senate, author, and one-time husband of Doris Duke, "the richest girl in the world". He was the United States Ambassador to Canada.

James H. R. Cromwell
6th United States Ambassador to Canada
In office
January 25, 1940  May 25, 1940
PresidentFranklin Delano Roosevelt
Preceded byDaniel Calhoun Roper
Succeeded byJay Pierrepont Moffat
Personal details
Born
James Henry Roberts Cromwell

(1896-06-04)June 4, 1896
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1990(1990-03-19) (aged 93)
Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Delphine Ione Dodge
(m. 1920; div. 1928)
(m. 1935; div. 1943)

Maxine MacFetridge
(m. 1948; died 1968)

Germaine Benjamin
(m. 1971; died 1986)
Children3
RelativesLouise Cromwell Brooks (sister)
Oliver Eaton Cromwell, Jr. (brother)
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