C. Herman Plautz (October 20, 1844 – 1901) was a German American drug and chemical manufacturer and politician, born in Klein Sabow, Prussia, who served as a member of the City Clerk from 1885 to 1887 and as City Treasurer of Chicago from 1887 to 1889. Prior to entering politics, Plautz was responsible for the foundation of the Chicago Drug and Chemical Company.[1] Plautz died in 1901.[2]
C. Herman Plautz | |
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City Treasurer of Chicago | |
In office 1887–1889 | |
Preceded by | William M. Devine |
Succeeded by | Bernard Roesing |
City Clerk of Chicago | |
In office 1885–1887 | |
Preceded by | John G. Neumeister |
Succeeded by | D.W. Nickerson |
Personal details | |
Born | October 20, 1844 Klein Sabow, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 1901 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Political party | Republican |
References
edit- ^ Ahern, M.L. (1886). Political History of Chicago: (covering the Period from 1837 to 1887) Local Politics from the City's Birth; Chicago's Mayors, Aldermen and Other Officials; County and Federal Officers; the Fire and Police Departments; the Haymarket Horror; Miscellaneous. Donohue & Henneberry. p. 137.
- ^ Graf, John (2004). Chicago's Mansions. Arcadia Publishing. p. 64. ISBN 0738533610.