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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 (1928-1930). He was also Minister Resident/Consul General to 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.

References

1. ^ "Paul Knabenshue Named Jerusalem Consul General to Succeed Heizer". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
2. "Paul Knabenshue (1883–1942)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
3. "GOES FROM JERUSALEM TO BAGDAD LEGATION; Paul Knabenshue of Toledo Is Transferred as First Resident Minister". The New York Times. August 14, 1932. Retrieved 7 February 2020.

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