Le Gendre, Charles William, 1830-1899

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Army officer and diplomat.

From the description of Charles William Le Gendre papers, 1866-1893 (bulk 1866-1875 and 1891-1892). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980152

Biographical Note

  • 1830, Aug. 26: Born, Ouillins, France
  • 1854: Married Clara Victoria Mulock Emigrated to the United States
  • 1861 - 1864 : Served in United States Army
  • 1866 - 1872 : American Consul, Amoy, China
  • 1872 - 1875 : Japanese counselor to China and foreign advisor to Japan
  • 1890 - 1899 : Vice-president of the Korean Home Office and advisor to the Household Department of the king of Korea
  • 1899, Sept. 1: Died, Seoul, Korea

From the guide to the Charles William Le Gendre Papers, 1866-1893, (bulk 1866-1875 and 1891-1892), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Birth 1830-08-26

Death 1899-09-01

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