Henry Wheaton

Henry Wheaton (1785–1848) was an American lawyer, diplomat and journalist.

Henry Wheaton in brief

Born
1785
Died
1848
Known for
lawyer, diplomat, journalist, university teacher, judge, writer, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and jurist
Place of birth
Providence
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Overview

Born at Providence in 1785, died at Dorchester in 1848.

In detail

Henry Wheaton studied at Brown University and Harvard Law School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is law, naval law and diplomacy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Poitiers, London and New York City. Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Positions recorded include ambassador. Membership is recorded of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, American Antiquarian Society and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Elements of International Law.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Henry Wheaton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q879316: Henry Wheaton

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