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Mayor of Pasadena, California From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Thum (December 21, 1861 – May 10, 1941) served as Mayor of Pasadena, California from 1911 to 1913.
William Thum | |
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| 15th Mayor of Pasadena | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Earley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Lee Metcalf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1861 Michigan, US |
| Died | May 10, 1941 (aged 79) Pasadena, California, US |
| Political party | Socialist Party of America Republican |
| Occupation | Chemist, inventor, politician |
On December 21, 1861, Thum was born in Michigan. Thum's parents were William Thum (1824-1883) and Christina (nee Greiner) Thum (1825-1907).[1]
Thum was a chemist. Thum was known for Tanglefoot, an adhesive fly-paper.[2]
In 1911, Thum became mayor of Pasadena, California, until 1913.[3]
During Thum's administration, Pasadena assumed control of the city's water system.[4]
Thum's wife is Margaret Thum. They have two children. On May 10, 1941, Thum died in Pasadena, California. Thum is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.[1][5]
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