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
United States Ambassador to Chile
In office 1933–1935
Personal details
Born	(1878-03-16)March 16, 1878 Columbia, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	March 10, 1940(1940-03-10) (aged 61) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
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]

References

1. Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
2. "Hal Sevier: Gentleman". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. March 13, 1940. p. 4. Retrieved April 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Henry (Hal) Sevier Dies at His Home in Tennessee". The Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Associated Press. March 11, 1940.
4. Department of State website
5. "Death Takes Hal Sevier". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. March 11, 1940. p. 3. Retrieved April 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Hal H. Sevier at Find a Grave

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by William S. Culbertson	United States Ambassador to Chile 1933–1935	Succeeded by Hoffman Philip