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August Belmont
Belmont c. 1860–1872
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office
June 23, 1860 – 1872
Preceded byDavid Allen Smalley
Succeeded byAugustus Schell
United States Minister to the Netherlands
In office
October 11, 1853 – September 22, 1857
Preceded byGeorge Folsom
Succeeded byHenry C. Murphy
Personal details
Born
Aaron Schönberg [1]

(1813-12-08)December 8, 1813
Alzey, Mont-Tonnerre, French Empire
DiedNovember 24, 1890(1890-11-24) (aged 76)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeIsland Cemetery,
Newport, Rhode Island
Spouse
Caroline Slidell Perry
(m. 1849)
Children6, including Perry, August Jr., Oliver, Raymond
Parents
  • Simon Belmont
  • Frederika Elsass
OccupationFinancier, politician, diplomat, racehorse owner/breeder
SignatureAugust Belmont

August Belmont Sr. (born Aaron Schönberg; December 8, 1813 – November 24, 1890) was a German-American financier, diplomat, and politician. He served as Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1860 to 1872. He was also a thoroughbred racehorse owner and the founder and namesake of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of American Thoroughbred horse racing.[2]

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