Thomas J. O'Brien (Michigan politician)
| Thomas J. O'Brien (Michigan politician) | |
|---|---|
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| The Honorable Thomas J. O'Brien, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, in 1910. | |
| U.S. Ambassador to Denmark | |
| In office 1905–1907 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Laurits S. Swenson |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Francis Egan |
| U.S. Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 1907–1911 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Luke E. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Charles Page Bryan |
| U.S. Ambassador to Italy | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| President | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | John G. A. Leishman |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Nelson Page |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas J. O'Brien 30 July 1842 Jackson, Michigan |
| Died | 19 May 1933 (aged 90) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Delia Howard O'Brien (1848-1926) |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Thomas James O’Brien (July 30, 1842 – May 19, 1933) was a politician and diplomat from the U.S. state of Michigan.
O'Brien was born in Jackson, Michigan, on July 30, 1842, the son of Timothy O'Brien and Elizabeth Lander O'Brien. On September 4, 1873, he married Delia Howard (July 14, 1848 - January 22, 1926).[1][2]
O'Brien was a lawyer by profession and a Republican politician. In 1883 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the office of Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. In 1896 and 1904 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan.
Ambassador
O’Brien, a graduate of the University of Michigan law school, held the following posts as ambassador of the United States:
- Denmark, 1905–1907 (appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt)
- Japan, 1907–1911 (appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt)
- Italy, 1911–1913 (appointed by President William Howard Taft)
Death
O’Brien died on May 19, 1933. He is buried with his wife at Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[3][4]
Notes
Sources
- The Political Graveyard: Thomas O’Brien
- United States Department of State: Chiefs of Mission by Country, 1778-2005
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas James O'Brien (1842-1933)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Delia Howard O'Brien (1848-1926)
External links
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Laurits S. Swenson |
U.S. Ambassador to Denmark 1905–1907 |
Succeeded by Maurice Francis Egan |
| Preceded by Luke E. Wright |
U.S. Ambassador to Japan 1907–1911 |
Succeeded by Charles Page Bryan |
| Preceded by John G. A. Leishman |
U.S. Ambassador to Italy 1911–1913 |
Succeeded by Thomas Nelson Page |
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