Perry Belmont

Democrat Representative of New York's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 28, 1851 (95 years old)

Birthday

May 25, 1947

Death

American politician and diplomat who served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1881 to 1888.
Born into a prominent family with connections to notable historical figures, including Commodore Matthew C. Perry.
Educated at Everest Military Academy, Harvard College, the University of Berlin, and Columbia Law School.
Practiced law in New York City and was a founding member of The Jockey Club.
Elected as a Democrat and served on the committee on foreign affairs, where he was known for his cross-examination of former Secretary of State James G. Blaine.
Appointed as the U.S. Minister to Spain in 1888 and served until 1889.
Served in the Spanish–American War as an Inspector General with the rank of major.
Involved in banking and campaign finance reform, becoming the permanent president of the National Publicity Bill Organization in 1906.
Commissioned as a captain in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps during World War I, serving until 1920.
His personal life included a marriage that was considered scandalous at the time, and he lived to be 95 years old.