Hempstead Washburne
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Hempstead Washburne (November 11, 1851 ā April 13, 1918) was a Republican attorney and politician from Illinois who served as Mayor of Chicago from 1891 to 1893. He was the son of United States Secretary of State Elihu B. Washburne.
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Hempstead Washburne | |
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32nd Mayor of Chicago | |
In office April 27, 1891 ā April 17, 1893 | |
Preceded by | DeWitt Clinton Cregier |
Succeeded by | Carter Harrison Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-11-11)November 11, 1851 Galena, Illinois |
Died | April 13, 1918(1918-04-13) (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery, Chicago |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Annie M. Clarke (m. 1883) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin Law School Union College of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
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