Bernard Samuel
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Bernard "Barney" Samuel (March 9, 1880 – January 12, 1954)[1] was a Republican politician who served as the 89th Mayor of Philadelphia from 1941 to 1952. He is to date the last Republican elected mayor of Philadelphia.
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Bernard Samuel | |
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89th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office August 22, 1941[a] – January 7, 1952 | |
Preceded by | Robert Lamberton |
Succeeded by | Joe Clark |
President of the Philadelphia City Council | |
In office January 1, 1940 – January 3, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Himself[b] |
Succeeded by | Andrew Kaelin |
President pro tempore of the Philadelphia City Council | |
In office August 19, 1939 – January 1, 1940 | |
Preceded by | George Connell[c] |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born | (1880-03-09)March 9, 1880 |
Died | January 12, 1954(1954-01-12) (aged 73) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Eleanor Hann |
a.^ Acting Mayor from August 22, 1941 through January 3, 1944 b.^ As president pro tempore of the City Council c.^ As Council President | |
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