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{{short description|American politician (1868–1938)}} |
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Haskell's parents were Major Langdon Cheves Haskell and Ella Coulter Wardlaw, both of South Carolina. |
Haskell's parents were Major Langdon Cheves Haskell and Ella Coulter Wardlaw, both of South Carolina. |
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He was born in Pastoria, Jefferson County, Arkansas. |
He was born in Pastoria, Jefferson County, Arkansas. |
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Haskell graduated from The South Carolina Military Academy in 1889. He attended Harvard University and Georgetown University Law School. In 1932, he received his Doctor of Laws from The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. |
Haskell graduated from The South Carolina Military Academy in 1889. He attended Harvard University and Georgetown University Law School. In 1932, he received his Doctor of Laws from The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. |
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Haskell was a member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] from 1902 |
Haskell was a member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] from 1902 to 1906 |
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Haskell's career with the United States Department of State took him across the globe over decades. |
Haskell's career with the United States Department of State took him across the globe over decades. |
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He served as U.S. Consul General to Salina Cruz, Mexico from 1910 |
He served as U.S. Consul General to Salina Cruz, Mexico from 1910 to 1912. He then served as U.S. Consul General to Hull, England from 1912 to 1913. |
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As World War I was looming, Haskell was sent to Belgrade, Serbia and served as U.S. Consul General from 1913 |
As World War I was looming, Haskell was sent to Belgrade, Serbia and served as U.S. Consul General from 1913 to 1915. |
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Haskell then went to serve as U.S. Consul General to Geneva, Switzerland from 1915 |
Haskell then went to serve as U.S. Consul General to Geneva, Switzerland from 1915 to 1924. He was then appointed U.S. Consul General to Algiers, Algeria from 1924 to 1926, and finally U.S. Consul General in Zurich, Switzerland from 1929 to 1932. |
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<ref name="Politicalgraveyard.com">{{cite news |url=https://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/haskell.html#363.18.50.html |title=Lewis Wardlaw Haskell |work=politicalgraveyard.com |accessdate=July 6, 2023 }}</ref> |
<ref name="Politicalgraveyard.com">{{cite news |url=https://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/haskell.html#363.18.50.html |title=Lewis Wardlaw Haskell |work=politicalgraveyard.com |accessdate=July 6, 2023 }}</ref> |
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Haskell died in Flat Rock, North Carolina in April |
Haskell died in Flat Rock, North Carolina in April 1938, aged 69. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Lewis Wardlaw Haskell | |
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South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1902–1906 | |
United States Consul General to Salina Cruz, Mexico | |
In office 1910–1912 | |
United States Consul General to Hull, England | |
In office 1912–1913 | |
United States Consul General to Belgrade, Serbia | |
In office 1913–1915 | |
United States Consul General to Geneva, Switzerland | |
In office 1915–1924 | |
United States Consul General to Algiers, Algeria | |
In office 1924–1926 | |
United States Consul General to Zurich, Switzerland | |
In office 1929–1932 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jefferson County, Arkansas, US | December 2, 1868
Died | April 29, 1938 Flat Rock, North Carolina, US | (aged 69)
Resting place | St. John in The Wilderness Cemetery, Flat Rock, North Carolina |
Spouse | Alethea (Aleta) Geddes |
Relations | Elizabeth Nelson Adams (grandniece) Julian Adams II (great grandnephew) |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Lewis Wardlaw Haskell (December 2, 1868 – April 29, 1938) was an American diplomat, politician, and professor.
Haskell's parents were Major Langdon Cheves Haskell and Ella Coulter Wardlaw, both of South Carolina. He was born in Pastoria, Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Haskell graduated from The South Carolina Military Academy in 1889. He attended Harvard University and Georgetown University Law School. In 1932, he received his Doctor of Laws from The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina.
Haskell was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1902 to 1906
Haskell's career with the United States Department of State took him across the globe over decades. He served as U.S. Consul General to Salina Cruz, Mexico from 1910 to 1912. He then served as U.S. Consul General to Hull, England from 1912 to 1913.
As World War I was looming, Haskell was sent to Belgrade, Serbia and served as U.S. Consul General from 1913 to 1915. Haskell then went to serve as U.S. Consul General to Geneva, Switzerland from 1915 to 1924. He was then appointed U.S. Consul General to Algiers, Algeria from 1924 to 1926, and finally U.S. Consul General in Zurich, Switzerland from 1929 to 1932. [1]
Haskell died in Flat Rock, North Carolina in April 1938, aged 69.
References
- ^ "Lewis Wardlaw Haskell". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.