Seth Low
American politician and academic leader
Born
Died
1916
109 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 92nd Mayor of New York City from 1902 to 1903. Prior to the mayoralty, held positions as president of Columbia University and the City College of New York. Played a significant role in promoting educational reform and urban planning initiatives. Advocated for improvements in public education and municipal governance.
Served as Mayor of New York City
Presidency of Columbia University
Presidency of the City College of New York
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