Robert Sanderson McCormick
American diplomat (1849–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Sanderson McCormick (July 26, 1849 – April 16, 1919) was an American diplomat. Born in rural Virginia, he was part of the extended McCormick family that became influential in Chicago.
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Robert Sanderson McCormick | |
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.jpg) Photograph of McCormick, c. 1896 | |
| United States Ambassador to France | |
| In office May 2, 1905 – March 2, 1907 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Horace Porter |
| Succeeded by | Henry White |
| United States Ambassador to Russia | |
| In office January 12, 1903 – March 27, 1905 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Charlemagne Tower, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George von Lengerke Meyer |
| 1st United States Ambassador to Austria | |
| In office June 26, 1902 – December 29, 1902 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Bellamy Storer |
| United States Minister to Austria | |
| In office April 29, 1901 – June 26, 1902 | |
| President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Addison Clay Harris |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Ambassador) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1849-07-26)July 26, 1849 Rockbridge County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1919(1919-04-16) (aged 69) Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Katherine Medill (m. 1876) |
| Children | Joseph M. McCormick Katrina McCormick Robert R. McCormick |
| Parent(s) | William Sanderson McCormick Mary Ann Grigsby |
| Relatives | See McCormick family |
| Education | University of Chicago |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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