James Maury | |
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| Born | February 3, 1746 Albemarle County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | February 23, 1840 (aged 94) New York, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Consul, Foreign Service |
| Employer | United States Government |
| Known for | Consulate of the United States in Liverpool |
| Title | Consul |
James Maury (3 Feb 1746 – 23 Feb 1840) 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,[1] 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.[2]
- ^ Virginia Historical Society Archived 2010-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved June 1, 2010
- ^ Liverpool Athenaeum Archived 2010-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved June 1, 2010