Edward J. Hale

Edward J. Hale (1839–1922) was an American soldier, author, and diplomat. He is mostly notable as ambassador to Costa Rica from 1913-1917.

Biography
Born in Fayetteville on December 25, 1839, he was youngest son of his parents. His father was Edward J. Hale who worked as an editor and his mother was Margaret Walker.

During the civil war, he served in 5th North Carolina Infantry, he was later appointed to the staff of General Lane as major. In 1913 he became ambassador to Costa Rica, under the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. He remained ambassador til 1917, he was recalled after the overthrow of the current government of Costa Rica.