A. A. Ames

American physician and Mayor of Minneapolis

A. A. Ames - American physician and Mayor of Minneapolis
Born

January 18th, 1842
183 years ago

Died

November 16th, 1911
113 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1842, this individual served as a physician and held the position of Mayor of Minneapolis. The mayoralty spanned significant local developments and efforts in public health and urban governance. The tenure contributed to shaping the administrative and civic landscape of the city during a transformative period.

Served as Mayor of Minneapolis from 1883 to 1885

Promoted public health initiatives in the city

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