Charles K. Tuckerman
Encyclopedia
Charles K Tuckerman (1827–1896) was an American diplomat and writer. He was born in the United States
, but spent most of his working life working in Hong Kong
and Greece
.
, Massachusetts
on March 11. His parents were Harry and Ruth Tuckerman. He had one brother name Henry Tuckerman who was an author. Later on in his life, he married Mary Fleming in 1858. And died in Florence
, Italy on February 26. His distant relative Thomas Tuckerman was the first family member to live in America in the 17th century.
. While living there, he directed the New York Institution for the blind the same year. Because of previous overseas interaction, President Andrew Johnson
had asked Tuckerman to be the minister resident to Greece. A new job that the President had made. While there, he helped with trading between Greece and the United States. In 1871 he tried to resign and move back to the United States but President Ulysses S. Grant
wanted him to keep doing his job for another six months.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, but spent most of his working life working in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Family
He was born in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
on March 11. His parents were Harry and Ruth Tuckerman. He had one brother name Henry Tuckerman who was an author. Later on in his life, he married Mary Fleming in 1858. And died in Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
, Italy on February 26. His distant relative Thomas Tuckerman was the first family member to live in America in the 17th century.
Education/work
Tuckerman went to the Boston Public-Latin School. After conducting business overseas for some years, in 1856 he returned to the United States settling in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. While living there, he directed the New York Institution for the blind the same year. Because of previous overseas interaction, President Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States . As Vice-President of the United States in 1865, he succeeded Abraham Lincoln following the latter's assassination. Johnson then presided over the initial and contentious Reconstruction era of the United States following the American...
had asked Tuckerman to be the minister resident to Greece. A new job that the President had made. While there, he helped with trading between Greece and the United States. In 1871 he tried to resign and move back to the United States but President Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States as well as military commander during the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction periods. Under Grant's command, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America...
wanted him to keep doing his job for another six months.