Henry C. Berghoff
German-American politician
Born
1856
169 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1925
100 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a prominent figure in local politics. Played a key role in establishing various community initiatives and improving public services. Actively participated in discussions regarding labor rights and public welfare. Contributed to the growth of civic infrastructure and local governance.
Held office in local government
Advocated for labor rights
Supported community improvement projects
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