Bertha Knight Landes

American politician, Mayor of Seattle

Bertha Knight Landes - American politician, Mayor of Seattle
Born

October 19th, 1868
156 years ago

Died

1943
82 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the Mayor of Seattle from 1926 to 1928. First woman to hold the office in a major American city. Advocated for urban reforms and improved city services during tenure. Worked in various civic organizations prior to entering politics.

First female Mayor of Seattle

Promoted urban reform initiatives

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