John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767, to John and Abigail Adams (née Smith) in a part of Braintree, Massachusetts that is now Quincy. He was named for his mother's maternal grandfather, Colonel John Quincy, after whom Quincy, Massachusetts, is named. Later that year, President James Madison appointed Adams as the first United States Minister to Russia in 1809. Adams was well-qualified for the role after his experiences in Europe generally and Russia specifically.
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