Randolph Guggenheimer (politician) explained

Randolph Guggenheimer
Office:President of the New York City Council
Term Start:January 1, 1898
Term End:December 31, 1901
Predecessor:Position established
Successor:Position abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen
Birth Date:July 20, 1846
Birth Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Elberon, New Jersey, U.S.
Party:Democratic

Randolph Guggenheimer (July 20, 1846 – September 12, 1907) was a politician in New York City who served as the inaugural President of the Council of the City of Greater New York from 1898 through 1901. He was Jewish, and a philanthropist towards many Jewish causes. He died at his home in Elberon on September 12, 1907.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Many at funeral of Mr. Guggenheimer . subscription . July 14, 2019 . The New York Times . 56 . 18,182 . 9 . September 16, 1907 . Newspapers.com.