Paul Knabenshue (1883 – February 1, 1942) was an American career foreign service officer. Knabenshue was the United States Consul at Beirut, Syria (1919–1928) and Consul General at Jerusalem. He was also Minister Resident/Consul General to

Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...

from 1932 until his recess appointment expired on March 4, 1933. He was appointed again two weeks later and died at a post on February 1, 1942. He was the first resident minister consulate general there was raised the previous year to a legation.

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