Alejandro Padilla y Bell
Alejandro Padilla y Bell served in Chile, Mexico, and Portugal before his appointment to Washington in 1926. His Portuguese mission lasted from 1917 to 1926. During his American posting Spain moved into the house on 16th Street that subsequently served as both embassy and ambassador’s residence. 1, 2, 3
Washington Appointments
- Spain — Ambassador, 1926–1931
Sources
- Repertorio diplomático español
United States, printed pp. 179–180; other country entries where individually cited
- Spain — U.S. Chief of Protocol incoming representatives
Name and credential/acting entries; dates must be read with their labels
- 2801 16th Street NW — Alison K. Hoagland, Modern Minute
Contemporary newspaper reports reproduced and discussed; 1927 move
Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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