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]
Randolph Guggenheimer | |
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President of the New York City Council | |
In office January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen |
Personal details | |
Born | July 20, 1846 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1907 Elberon, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 60–61)
Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ 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.