James Michael Curley
American politician and governor
Born
November 20th, 1874
150 years ago
Died
1958
67 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 53rd Governor of Massachusetts and was a prominent figure in Boston politics. Curley held the governor's office twice and was known for his populist policies. He worked in various capacities, including as the Mayor of Boston. Curley faced legal challenges later in his career, resulting in a conviction for mail fraud, which led to a prison sentence. Despite this, he remained a significant political figure in Massachusetts throughout his life.
Served as the 53rd Governor of Massachusetts
Held the office of Mayor of Boston four times
Convicted of mail fraud in 1947
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