The son of a London wine merchant, he served in various diplomatic posts in Europe, mostly consular, between 1783 and 1803, being chargé d'affaires in Madrid in 1796 and in Copenhagen about 1799 and minister "ad interim" in Paris in 1802.
The son of a London wine merchant, Abthony Merry served in various diplomatic posts in Europe between 1783 and 1803, holding mostly consular positions. He was chargé d'affaires in Madrid in 1796 and again in Copenhagen about 1799, and minister "ad interim" in Paris in 1802.