Luis de Potestad
Luis de Potestad worked on the American and Spanish Claims Commission as the Spanish arbitrator, alongside William T. Otto. He also acted as head of Spain’s legation in Washington in 1874. 1, 2
Washington Appointments
- Spain — Chargé d’affaires, Recorded 1874-07-01
Sources
- John Jay to Count Andrássy — FRUS, 1874
American and Spanish Claims Commission; Luis de Potestad and William T. Otto as arbitrators
- Spain — U.S. Chief of Protocol incoming representatives
Name and credential/acting entries; dates must be read with their labels
- Repertorio diplomático español
Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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Luis de Potestad. Chanceries Diplopedia. Biography reviewed 2026-10-29. Record b5c535908894bf8c. https://chanceries.org/diplopedia/people/luis-potestad-a0d5f5c3c7/
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