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Edwin Vernon Morgan

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Edwin Vernon Morgan
United States Ambassador to Brazil
In office
June 4, 1912 – August 23, 1933
PresidentWilliam Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byIrving Bedell Dudley
Succeeded byHugh S. Gibson
United States Minister to Portugal
In office
August 3, 1911 – February 11, 1912
PresidentWilliam Howard Taft
Preceded byHenry Gage
Succeeded byCyrus Woods
United States Minister to Paraguay
In office
June 29, 1910 – July 8, 1911
PresidentWilliam Howard Taft
Preceded byEdward C. O'Brien
Succeeded byNicolai A. Grevstad
United States Minister to Uruguay
In office
March 31, 1910 – July 8, 1911
PresidentWilliam Howard Taft
Preceded byEdward C. O'Brien
Succeeded byNicolai A. Grevstad
United States Minister to Cuba
In office
March 1, 1906 – January 5, 1910
PresidentTheodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Preceded byHerbert G. Squiers
Succeeded byJohn Brinkerhoff Jackson
3rd United States Minister to Korea
In office
June 26, 1905 – November 17, 1905
PresidentTheodore Roosevelt
Preceded byHorace Newton Allen
Succeeded byDiplomatic relations ended
Personal details
Born(1865-02-22)February 22, 1865
Aurora, New York, US
DiedApril 16, 1934(1934-04-16) (aged 69)
Petrópolis, Brazil
Resting placeCemitério Municipal de Petrópolis, Petrópolis, Brazil
22°30′32″S 43°11′20″W / 22.5090°S 43.1888°W / -22.5090; -43.1888
RelativesEdwin B. Morgan, grandfather
Alma materHarvard University
ProfessionDiplomat
AwardsOrder of the Southern Cross

Edwin Vernon Morgan (February 22, 1865 – April 16, 1934) was an American diplomat.[1] He served as United States Ambassador to Brazil,[2] and served as Minister to Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay, Portugal, and Korea.[3]

Early life and education

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Edwin Vernon Morgan was born on February 22, 1886 in Aurora, New York, the son of Margeret (née Bogart) and Henry A. Morgan, and the grandson of Congressman Edwin Barber Morgan.[4] He attended Phillips Academy, and then Harvard University, earning a bachelor's degree in 1890, and a master's degree in 1891. He continued his post-graduate studies at the University of Berlin.[4]

He returned to Harvard, where he taught history for two years. Then, from 1895-1898, he taught at Adelbert College in Cleveland, Ohio.[4]

Morgan next entered the United States Foreign Service,[1] beginning his diplomatic career in 1899 as secretary to the Samoan High Commissioner.[4]

Diplomatic career

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Morgan's diplomatic service commenced in 1899 when he was appointed as secretary to the U.S. High Commissioner in Samoa. He later served as secretary to the U.S. Legation in Korea from 1899 to 1900. His tenure in Korea continued as he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in 1905, presenting his credentials on June 26, 1905. However, following Japan's assumption of control over Korean foreign relations in November 1905, Morgan closed the U.S. Legation and departed Korea in December 1905.[3][5]

In 1906, Morgan was appointed Minister to Cuba, presenting his credentials on March 1, 1906. He served in this capacity until January 5, 1910. Subsequently, he was concurrently appointed Minister to Uruguay and Paraguay in December 1909, presenting his credentials to both nations on March 31 and June 29, 1910, respectively. He remained in these posts until July 8, 1911, residing in Montevideo.[3]

Morgan's diplomatic assignments continued with his appointment as Minister to Portugal in May 1911, presenting his credentials on August 3, 1911, and serving until February 11, 1912.

In 1912, Morgan was appointed by President William Howard Taft as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Brazil.[3] He held this post until his retirement in 1933, making him one of the longest-serving American diplomats in that country.[4] During his tenure, Morgan developed a detailed understanding of Brazilian society, literature, and political affairs, and was noted for his engagement with various aspects of national life. His extensive experience in Brazil contributed to his reputation as a well-informed observer of the country's cultural and social dynamics.[4]

Morgan advocated for improved transportation and communication links between the United States and South America, particularly emphasizing the importance of more efficient mail and passenger services between the two regions. He viewed these improvements as essential to strengthening diplomatic and commercial relations. During his time in Brazil, he was also involved in the negotiation of trade arrangements, including agreements related to coffee and wheat exchanges between the two countries.[4]

After 21 years, Morgan retired on August 23, 1933.[3] In recognition of his diplomatic service and long-standing presence in Brazil, Morgan was awarded the Order of the Southern Cross by the Brazilian government in 1933.[4][6]

Retirement and death

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In 1933, Morgan retired to Petropolis, Brazil. Morgan died at home on April 16, 1934.[1] His body was returned to the United States for burial.[4]

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of State.

  1. ^ a b c "Edwin V Morgan papers". Peabody Essex Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Edwin Vernon Morgan (1865–1934) US Embassy, Seoul Archived 2011-09-10 at the Wayback Machine Former Chiefs of Mission in Korea - from 1883; accessed Dec 6, 2015
  3. ^ a b c d e "Edwin Vernon Morgan (1865–1934)". Office of the Historian, United States Department of State. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "EDWIN V. MOR6AN IS DEAD IH BRAZIL; { Served as Ambassador to That Country 21 Years -- a Victim of Angina Pectoris. WAS A HARVARD ALUMNUS Had Been Our Minister to Cuba, ! Paraguay, Portugal and Korea Retired Last Year". New York Times. April 17, 1934. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Edwin Vernon Morgan (1865–1934) US Embassy, Seoul Archived 2011-09-10 at the Wayback Machine Former Chiefs of Mission in Korea - from 1883; accessed Dec 6, 2015
  6. ^ "Street Named for Ambassador". The New York Times. July 22, 1934. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
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