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William Jay Gaynor
(1849–1913)
Politician
United States
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William Jay Gaynor was a politician from the United States.
Quick Facts About William Jay Gaynor
- Born
- February 2, 1849
- Died
- September 10, 1913
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Speech of Hon. William J. Gaynor, mayor of the City of New York, on "the tariff and high prices," at the National Democratic Club of New York City, Thursday evening, February 8, 1912
- Spouse
- Augusta Cole Mayer
About William Jay Gaynor
William Jay Gaynor was an American politician from New York City, associated with the Tammany Hall political machine. He served as the 95th mayor of the City of New York from 1910 to 1913, and previously as a New York Supreme Court Justice from 1893 to 1909. As mayor he was noted as a reformer who broke ranks and refused to take orders from the Tammany boss Charles Francis Murphy.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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