Henry A. P. Muhlenberg

Henry A. P. Muhlenberg
1st United States Minister to the Austrian Empire
In office
February 8, 1838  September 18, 1840
PresidentMartin Van Buren
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byDaniel Jenifer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 9th district
In office
1833–1838
Preceded byJames Ford
Philander Stephens
Lewis Dewart
Succeeded byGeorge M. Keim
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 7th district
In office
1829–1833
Preceded byWilliam Addams
Joseph Fry, Jr.
Succeeded byDavid D. Wagener
Personal details
Born
Henry Augustus Philip Muhlenberg

(1782-05-13)May 13, 1782
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America
DiedAugust 11, 1844(1844-08-11) (aged 62)
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeCharles Evans Cemetery
Political partyJacksonian Democrat
Democrat
Spouse(s)Mary Elizabeth (m. 1805, d. 1806)
Rebecca Hiester (m. 1808)
RelationsFrederick Muhlenberg (uncle)
Peter Muhlenberg (uncle)
Henry Augustus Muhlenberg III (grandson)
Joseph Hiester (father-in-law)
Children6, including Henry Augustus Muhlenberg
Parent(s)Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg
Mary Catherine Hall Muhlenberg
Occupation
  • Minister
  • politician

Henry Augustus Philip Muhlenberg (May 13, 1782 – August 11, 1844) was an American political leader and diplomat. He was a member of the Muhlenberg family political dynasty.