James Maury

Deceased Person

1746 – 1840

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Who was James Maury?

James Maury was one of the first United States diplomats and one of the first American consuls appointed overseas. In 1790 he was appointed to the Consulate of the United States in Liverpool, one of the first overseas consulates founded by the then fledgling United States of America. Maury held the position of consul for 39 years until he was removed from office by President Andrew Jackson in 1829.

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Born
Feb 3, 1746
Albemarle County
Profession
Employment
  • Federal government of the United States
Lived in
  • Liverpool
Died
Feb 23, 1840
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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