Benjamin Wright Raymond
American politician, 3rd Mayor of Chicago
Born
June 15th, 1801
223 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1883
142 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the third mayor of Chicago from 1849 to 1850. Played a significant role in the early political development of the city. In his term, he focused on issues such as public infrastructure and governance. Prior to his mayoralty, involvement in commerce and local politics established a foundation for future leadership.
Served as the 3rd Mayor of Chicago
Contributed to the city's early governance
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