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Randolph Guggenheimer (politician)

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Randolph Guggenheimer
Guggenheimer in 1899
President of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1901
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen
Personal details
BornJuly 20, 1846
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1907(1907-09-12) (aged 60–61)
Elberon, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Randolph Guggenheimer (July 20, 1846 – September 12, 1907) was a politician in New York City who served as the inaugural President of the Council of the City of Greater New York from 1898 through 1901. He was Jewish, and a philanthropist towards many Jewish causes.[1] He died at his home in Elberon on September 12, 1907.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Many at funeral of Mr. Guggenheimer". The New York Times. Vol. 56, no. 18, 182. September 16, 1907. p. 9. Retrieved July 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.