Sentence examples for diplomatic abilities from inspiring English sources

The Gonzagas were also the first to recognise Rubens' diplomatic abilities, sending him to Spain in 1603 with a series of presents for Philip III.

August 13 , 1783Islay, Scotland May 11 , 1868London, England John Crawfurd, (born August 13 , 1783 Islay Island, Argyll [now in Argyll and Bute], Scotland died May 11 , 1868 London, England) Scottish Orientalist and East India Company employee who successfully combined scholarship and diplomatic abilities.

The new government, trusting in Belgrano's diplomatic abilities, sent him on a mission to Europe to negotiate support for the independence of the United Provinces.

The retreat from Roxburgh exposed the king to questions regarding his control over his subjects, his military competence and his diplomatic abilities yet he remained determined to continue with the war against England.

His demeanor disguised an uncanny diplomatic ability to manage the difficult art of diplomacy, however.

His career down to 546 shows persistence, dexterity, and diplomatic ability; once master, he followed a program that pleased the city population especially but that also appealed to the rural majority.

If we do not act now to limit surveillance and increase oversight for all Internet users, we put at risk our economic security and undercut our diplomatic ability to influence the future of the Internet.

"The main thing his election says is that the members absolutely require now the same kind of diplomatic and political abilities that Samaranch brought to the I.O.C.," said John MacAloon, an Olympic historian and professor at the University of Chicago.

He was known for his generosity and for his diplomatic and administrative abilities.

In this endeavour, both his military and diplomatic and organisational abilities came him in good stead; most importantly, he was able to enlist the support of the local Iranian population and the powerful dihqan (the Iranian "gentry") class.

The Ottomans had great diplomatic skill and ability to raise vast numbers of troops.