Charles K. Krieger
American politician
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Charles Kiva Krieger (April 5, 1914 – June 17, 1982) was an interim mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey. He served as mayor for three months in 1971.
Charles K. Krieger | |
|---|---|
| Interim Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office August 5, 1971 – November 8, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Whelan |
| Succeeded by | Paul T. Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1914 |
| Died | June 17, 1982 (aged 68) |
| Party | Democratic |
Krieger emigrated to the United States to flee from Nazi persecution in his native Austria.[1]
At the time of his death, Krieger had just beaten William H. Link for the Republican nomination for the United States House of Representatives.[2] He had changed his party affiliation in April 1981.[3]
