Randolph Guggenheimer (politician)

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
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

References

  1. "Many at funeral of Mr. Guggenheimer". The New York Times. 56 (18, 182). September 16, 1907. p. 9. Retrieved July 14, 2019 via Newspapers.com.


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