Meyer Robert Guggenheim
Meyer Robert Guggenheim (born May 17, 1885 in New York City , † November 16, 1959 in Georgetown , Washington, DC ) was an American businessman and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Portugal .
Meyer Robert Guggenheim came from the industrial family of the Guggenheims . His grandfather was Meyer Guggenheim , his father Daniel Guggenheim . His younger brother Harry also became a diplomat and US ambassador to Cuba . Meyer Robert Guggenheim was married a total of four times.
Guggenheim served in the US Army during World War I and achieved the rank of major . He then took on a board position at the family-owned company, the American Smelting and Refining Company . On June 24, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower nominated him as United States Ambassador to Portugal; after confirmation by the US Senate , he was able to take office on August 12 of the same year. He held his post in Lisbon until September 19, 1954.
Web links
- Biography at The Political Graveyard
- State Department Biographical Information
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish W. Cannon |
US Ambassador to Lisbon August 12, 1953-19. September 1954 |
James CH Bonbright |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Guggenheim, Meyer Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American businessman and diplomat |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 17, 1885 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 16, 1959 |
| Place of death | Georgetown , Washington, DC |