James Mark Sullivan

James Mark Sullivan (January 6, 1873 August 15, 1935), was a lawyer and the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Santo Domingo.[1] He was arrested in Dublin in 1916 for aiding the Irish rebellion.[2][3]

Biography

He was born in Kerry, Ireland on January 6, 1873. He died in St. Petersburg, Florida on August 15, 1935.[2] He served during turbulent times in the history of the Dominican Republic and was recalled to Washington at least once because "his services have not been wholly satisfactory".[4]

References

  1. "James Mark Sullivan (1873-1935)". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2009-08-22. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Dominican Republic). Appointed: August 12, 1913. Presentation of Credentials: September 23, 1913. Termination of Mission: Left post June 20, 1915.
  2. 1 2 "James Sullivan, Ex-diplomat, Dead. New York Lawyer Served Two Years as Minister to Santo Domingo Under Wilson.". New York Times. August 17, 1935. Retrieved 2009-08-22. James Mark Sullivan, Irish-born lawyer, had a stormy career as United States Minister to Santo Domingo and shortly afterward, when he was arrested in ...
  3. Sedgwick, Hubert M (August 18, 1935). "Sullivan Had Rapid Rise To Success". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2009-08-22. James Mark Sullivan, the Connecticut boy whom William Jennings Bryan made an international character by terming him "a deserving Democrat'" and securing his appointment as envoy to Santo Domingo, closed a career of radiance. Celtic vigor of wit and...
  4. "Santo Domingo and Hayti". The Independent. Jul 13, 1914. Retrieved August 12, 2012.


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