Randolph Guggenheimer (politician)

For his grandson, see Randolph Guggenheimer.

Randolph Guggenheimer (July 20, 1846 – September 12, 1907) was a politician 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.^[1] He died at his home in Elberon on September 12, 1907.^[1]

Randolph Guggenheimer
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(1907-09-12) (aged 60–61) Elberon, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Democratic