Nelson Page (1853-1922) was an American lawyer, author, and diplomat. He was born in Virginia and attended the University of Virginia, where he earned a law degree. He practiced law in Richmond, Virginia, and served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1883 to 1885. Page was a prolific writer, publishing over 20 books, including novels, short stories, and essays. His works often focused on the culture and history of the American South. His most famous works include Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction (1898), The Old South: Essays Social and Political (1907), and The Burial of the Guns (1913). Page was also a diplomat, serving as the United States Ambassador to Italy from 1913 to 1919. He was a strong advocate for the League of Nations and was instrumental in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Versailles. Page was a respected figure in his time and was awarded the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1915. He died in 1922 in Washington, D.C.
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