BIGELOW, John [1817-1911] -- American writer and diplomat, US Minister to France
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US Minister to France (1864-1867)
Secretary of State (NY)
Secretary of State (NY)
While Minister to France, he helped block French aid to the Confederacy.
He was a prolific writer, contributing numerous articles to the periodicals of
the day,
a life of Benjamin Franklin, a monumental edition of Franklin's complete works
in 10 volumes, and his own autobiography in only 5 volumes. 
Chronology |
1864-1867 | US Minister to France |
1895-1901 | Helped endow the New York Public Library through the Tilden Foundation |
