Agamemnon Schliemann

Agamemnon Schliemann (Greek: Αγαμέμνων Σλήμαν, 16 March 1878 – 1954) was the Greek ambassador to the United States in 1914.[1][2]

Biography

Son of the noted archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, who famously excavated the ancient city of Troy, and his Greek wife Sophia, he was born on 16 March 1878 in Paris, France. He apparently got baptized by Heinrich Schliemann himself, although he was reluctant about it. During trip to the United States in 1900, he established his American citizenship and in 1902 married Nadine de Bornemann in New York City.[3]

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References
  1. "To Be New Greek Minister. M. Schliemann, Son of the Famous Scholar, Coming to America". The New York Times. January 8, 1914. Retrieved 2011-01-26. Agamemnon Schliemann, who represents Larissa in the Greek Chamber of Deputies, was to-day appointed Minister at Washington in succession to L. A. Coromilas, according to a telegram from Athens.
  2. "Bryan Testifies". The Pittsburgh Press. January 5, 1916. Retrieved 2011-01-26. ... that while secretary of state he had seen any letter written to influence him against Agamemnon Schliemann, former Greek minister to the United States. ...
  3. "Son of Ancient Troy's Excavator Got His Parisienne. Agamemnon Schliemann and Nadine de Bornemann Induced to Undergo a Civil Ceremony by Family Lawyers". The New York Times. June 22, 1902. Retrieved 2011-01-26.
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