Hal H. Sevier
Henry Hulme "Hal" Sevier (March 16, 1878 – March 10, 1940) was an American diplomat. He served as United States Ambassador to Chile from 1933 to 1935.
Hal H. Sevier | |
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United States Ambassador to Chile | |
In office 1933–1935 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Columbia, Tennessee, U.S. | March 16, 1878
Died | March 10, 1940 61) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged
Spouse(s) | Clara Driscoll |
Profession | Diplomat |
Early life
Sevier was born on March 16, 1878 in Columbia, Tennessee.[1]
Career
Sevier was a newspaper editor in his home state until 1895, when he founded the Austin American newspaper in Texas.[2] He served as the editor until 1918. During World War I, he was chairman of the committee responsible for distributing public information to Argentina and Chile.[3]
He served as United States Ambassador to Chile from 1933 to 1935.[4][5]
Personal life and death
Sevier married Clara Driscoll.[5]
Sevier died on March 10, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[5][2][3]
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References
- Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
- "Hal Sevier: Gentleman". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. March 13, 1940. p. 4. Retrieved April 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Henry (Hal) Sevier Dies at His Home in Tennessee". The Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Associated Press. March 11, 1940.
- Department of State website
- "Death Takes Hal Sevier". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. March 11, 1940. p. 3. Retrieved April 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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Preceded by William S. Culbertson |
United States Ambassador to Chile 1933–1935 |
Succeeded by Hoffman Philip |
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