Jonathan Russell
Jonathan Russell (February 27, 1771 – February 17, 1832) was a United States representative from Massachusetts and diplomat. He served the 11th congressional district from 1821 to 1823 and was the first chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jonathan Russell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Adams |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Hobart |
| Chair of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs | |
| In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | John Forsyth |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Mendon | |
| In office 1820–1822 Serving with Daniel Thurber | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Thurber |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Thurber |
| U.S. Ambassador to Sweden and Norway | |
| In office January 8, 1814 – October 22, 1818 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Hughes |
| U.S. Minister to the Court of St James's (Chargé d'Affaires) | |
| In office July 27, 1811 – June 18, 1812 | |
| Preceded by | William Pinkney |
| Succeeded by | John Quincy Adams |
| Collector of the Port of Bristol, Rhode Island | |
| In office March 2, 1801 – February 23, 1804 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Charles Collins Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1771 Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British America |
| Died | February 17, 1832 (aged 60) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Russell Family Cemetery (Milton, Massachusetts) |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia Ammidon (1773–1811) (M. 1796) Lydia Smith (1786–1859) (M. 1817) |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College |
| Profession | Politician Diplomat |
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