Perry Belmont
Perry Belmont | |
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Belmont c. 1918 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1881 – December 1, 1888 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Covert |
| Succeeded by | James W. Covert |
| 26th United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain | |
| In office November 17, 1888 – May 1, 1889 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Jabez L.M. Curry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas W. Palmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1851 New York City, New York |
| Died | May 25, 1947 (aged 95) Newport, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | First Division, Second Army Corps, United States Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Perry Belmont (December 28, 1851 – May 25, 1947) was an American politician and diplomat. He served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1881 to 1888.