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Birth	:	2 Dec 1816 Alzey, Landkreis Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death	:	24 Nov 1890 New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
Burial	:	Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4956589, -71.3135605
Plot	:	Section: Belmont Circle, Lot 1, Grave 12
Description	:	Financier. Born in Alzei, Rhensih, Prussia he started his banking career early by working at the entry level for the prominent House of Rothchilds at the tender age of fourteen, working his way up to positions in Frankfort and Naples then becoming their American representative in New York in 1837. His time in America proved fruitful; he advanced in his position and entered high society, became an American citizen and married the daughter of Commodore Matthew Perry of Newport, Rhode Island. He entered politics as consul general of Austria at New York in 1844; he resigned this position six... Read More	Financier. Born in Alzei, Rhensih, Prussia he started his banking career early by working at the entry level for the prominent House of Rothchilds at the tender age of fourteen, working his way up to positions in Frankfort and Naples then becoming their American representative in New York in 1837. His time in America proved fruitful; he advanced in his position and entered high society, became an American citizen and married the daughter of Commodore Matthew Perry of Newport, Rhode Island. He entered politics as consul general of Austria at New York in 1844; he resigned this position six years later in protest of Austria's political position against Hungary. In 1853 he served at The Hague, first as Charge-de Affaires then as the resident American Minister. He returned to the United States in 1858 and resumed his lucrative career in banking and politics, which took him to the Democratic National Convention as a delegate in support of Stephen Douglas in 1860. He was later named Chairman of the democratic National Committee and was a very strong supporter of the Union during the Civil War. He used his considerable influence in the banking trade to sway opinions of merchants in England and France to the Union cause. He remained as chairman of the National Democratic Committee until 8 years prior to his death. In 1867 the first "Belmont Stakes" horse race took place in Jerome Park, New York. Older than both the Kentucky Derby as well as the Preakness Stakes race, the grueling endurance run remains a prestigious event to this day and a permanent jewel in horse racing's "Triple Crown." His sons, August Belmont (the Younger) and Perry Belmont were pillars of political and financial society with the former following much in his fathers footsteps and the latter studying law and serving in the United States Congress.

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Where is August “The Elder” Belmont Famous memorial's memorial?
August “The Elder” Belmont Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA.
When did August “The Elder” Belmont Famous memorial death?
August “The Elder” Belmont Famous memorial death on 24 Nov 1890 in New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
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Latitude: 41.4956589
Longitude: -71.3135605

Family Members:

Spouse

Caroline Slidell Perry Belmont

(1829 - 1892)

Children

Perry Belmont Famous memorial

(1851 - 1947)

August “The Younger” Belmont Famous memorial

(1853 - 1924)

Jane Pauline Belmont

(1856 - 1875)

Raymond Rodgers Belmont

(1863 - 1887)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Island Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4956589, -71.3135605

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4971085, -71.3135147

3. Friends Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4934807, -71.3136826

4. God's Little Acre Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4965150, -71.3163130

5. Willow Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4949890, -71.3164650

6. Common Burying Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4959564, -71.3165741

7. Braman Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4956360, -71.3169098

8. John Clarke Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4937897, -71.3112869

9. Coddington Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4923706, -71.3143616

10. North Burial Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4981270, -71.3170700

11. Bliss-Pierce Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4941140, -71.3090260

12. Malboro Street Tomb (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4911110, -71.3136110

13. Barney Street Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4893608, -71.3109818

14. First Sabbatarian Church of Newport Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4891701, -71.3116379

15. Dyre Family Burial Ground (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5016070, -71.3209220

16. Trinity Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874229, -71.3131180

17. Colonial Jewish Cemetery of Rhode Island
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4879265, -71.3093567

18. Moravian Church Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874190, -71.3113130

19. First Congregational Churchyard (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4864020, -71.3119910

20. Judge Anthony Wilbur Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4989600, -71.3018300

21. Governor Arnold Burying Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4861300, -71.3119900

22. Newport Congregational Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4857674, -71.3128662

23. Goat Island Pirate Graves
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928600, -71.3269300

24. Goat Island Burial Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4930330, -71.3272510