Enrique Dupuy de Lome

Definition

Enrique Dupuy de Lôme was a Spanish ambassador to the United States. He is best known for his private letter that criticized President McKinley, which was intercepted and published leading to the Spanish-American War.

Analogy

Think of Enrique Dupuy de Lome as a gossiping friend who accidentally sends a text about you to everyone. His private thoughts weren't meant for public consumption but once they were out there, it caused quite a stir!

Related terms

Diplomacy: The profession, activity or skill of managing international relations typically by a country's representatives abroad.

Spanish Empire: A colonial empire governed by Spain that existed from 1492-1976. It was one of the most powerful empires during the 16th and first half of the 17th centuries.

Cuban Independence Movement: A series of revolts against Spanish rule in Cuba that culminated in Cuban War of Independence (1895–98).