William Miller Collier
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William Miller Collier was United States Ambassador to Spain
from 1905 to 1909 and the president of George Washington University
from 1918 to 1921 and United States Ambassador to Chile
from 1921 to 1928.
. He graduated from Hamilton College with a B.A.
in 1889 and then a M.A.
in 1892.
After receiving his law degree he was admitted to the New York State Bar Association
in 1892 and he then established a law firm
in Auburn, New York
where he practiced until 1903. From 1903 to 1904 he worked in the office of the United States Attorney General
concentrating on antitrust issues. In 1904 he was nominated to be an attorney for the Department of Commerce and Labor.
He was United States Ambassador to Spain
from 1905 to 1909. He gave a series of lectures on international law
at New York University Law School from 1912 to 1918. He them served as president of George Washington University
from 1918 to 1921. He became the United States Ambassador to Chile
from 1921 to 1928. He died on April 15, 1956, in West Caldwell, New Jersey
while visiting his niece, Mrs. James Franklin.
United States Ambassador to Spain
-Ambassadors:*John Jay**Appointed: September 29, 1779**Title: Minister Plenipotentiary**Presented credentials:**Terminated mission: ~May 20, 1782*William Carmichael**Appointed: April 20, 1790**Title: Chargé d'Affaires...
from 1905 to 1909 and the president of George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
from 1918 to 1921 and United States Ambassador to Chile
United States Ambassador to Chile
The following is a list of Ambassadors that the United States has sent to Chile. The current title given by the United States State Department to this position is Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:*Chile – United States relations...
from 1921 to 1928.
Biography
He was born November 11, 1867 in Lodi, New YorkLodi, New York
Lodi, New York may refer to:* Lodi , New York* Lodi , New York...
. He graduated from Hamilton College with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1889 and then a M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1892.
After receiving his law degree he was admitted to the New York State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
The New York State Bar Association , with 77,000 members, is the largest voluntary bar association in the United States.-History:The State Bar was founded with a constitution that dates to 1877...
in 1892 and he then established a law firm
Law firm
A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other...
in Auburn, New York
Auburn, New York
Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687...
where he practiced until 1903. From 1903 to 1904 he worked in the office of the United States Attorney General
United States Attorney General
The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government. The attorney general is considered to be the chief lawyer of the U.S. government...
concentrating on antitrust issues. In 1904 he was nominated to be an attorney for the Department of Commerce and Labor.
He was United States Ambassador to Spain
United States Ambassador to Spain
-Ambassadors:*John Jay**Appointed: September 29, 1779**Title: Minister Plenipotentiary**Presented credentials:**Terminated mission: ~May 20, 1782*William Carmichael**Appointed: April 20, 1790**Title: Chargé d'Affaires...
from 1905 to 1909. He gave a series of lectures on international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
at New York University Law School from 1912 to 1918. He them served as president of George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
from 1918 to 1921. He became the United States Ambassador to Chile
United States Ambassador to Chile
The following is a list of Ambassadors that the United States has sent to Chile. The current title given by the United States State Department to this position is Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:*Chile – United States relations...
from 1921 to 1928. He died on April 15, 1956, in West Caldwell, New Jersey
West Caldwell, New Jersey
West Caldwell is an township located in the West Essex area in northwestern Essex County, New Jersey. It is located approximately west of Manhattan and six miles northwest of Newark...
while visiting his niece, Mrs. James Franklin.
Publications
- Collier on Bankruptcy (1898)
- Collier on Civil Service Law (1901)
- The Trusts: What Can We Do with Them — What Can They Do for Us? (1900)
- Collier on Bankruptcy (1903) fourth edition with William Horace HotchkissWilliam Horace HotchkissWilliam Horace Hotchkiss was an author of legal textbooks on bankruptcy law and Superintendent of Insurance for the State of New York.-Biography:...
- The Law and Practice in Bankruptcy Under the National Bankruptcy Act of 1898 (1907)
- At the Court of His Catholic Majesty (1912)
- The Influence of Lawyers in the Past and in the Future (1921)
External links
- Collier, William Miller, The George Washington University and Foggy Bottom Historical Encyclopedia