Philip Wasserman
American politician
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Philip Wasserman (December 1828 – February 26, 1895)[1] was the mayor of Portland, Oregon, United States from 1871 to 1873. He was a pioneer banker and co-founder of the First National Bank.[2]
Preceded byBernard Goldsmith
Succeeded byHenry Failing
BornDecember 1828
DiedFebruary 26, 1895 (aged 66)
Philip Wasserman | |
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| 20th Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Goldsmith |
| Succeeded by | Henry Failing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1828 |
| Died | February 26, 1895 (aged 66) |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Banker, politician |
Wasserman moved to Portland from San Francisco in 1858 and entered the tobacco and cigar business with his brother, Herman.[1] He was part of a group of successful early Jews in Portland who exhibited a strong sense of public responsibility and appetite for public life, along with his predecessor (and Portland's first Jewish mayor), Bernard Goldsmith.[2]
He died of heart failure at his home in Portland on February 26, 1895.[1]
