Randolph Guggenheimer (politician)
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Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen
BornJuly 20, 1846
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1907 (aged 60–61)
Elberon, New Jersey, U.S.
Randolph Guggenheimer | |
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.jpg) Guggenheimer in 1899 | |
| President of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1846 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 1907 (aged 60–61) Elberon, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Randolph Guggenheimer (July 20, 1846 – September 12, 1907) was a politician[1][2][3] 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.[4] He died at his home in Elberon on September 12, 1907.[4]
The Aviary (Lynchburg, Virginia) was a gift to Lynchburg, Virginia from Randolph Guggenheimer, born at Lynchburg, later of New York City.
