Olney Arnold

Olney Arnold (September 8, 1861 - March 5, 1916) was the United States Ambassador to Egypt from 1913 to 1916.[1]

Biography

He was born on September 8, 1861 in Cumberland, Rhode Island. He was appointed United States Ambassador to Egypt on September 2, 1913 and presented his credentials on March 23, 1914.[2] He left the position on January 8, 1916.

He left Egypt aboard the SS Patria when it was attacked by a German submarine on March 1, 1916 off the coast of Tunis.[3]

He died on March 5, 1916 in Lisbon, Portugal.[1] He was buried in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island.

References

  1. 1 2 "Olney Arnold Dies Abroad". New York Times. March 7, 1916. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  2. ↑ "Olney Arnold Confirmed". Christian Science Monitor. September 3, 1913. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  3. ↑ "Olney Arnold's Body Arrive". New York Times. April 5, 1916. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
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