James H. Blake
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For the Boston city marshal, see James Henry Blake.
James Heighe Blake (11 June 1768 – 29 July 1819) was an American physician, and the third mayor of Washington, D.C., elected by the council of aldermen in 1813 and serving until 1817.
Quick Facts 3rd Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C., Preceded by ...
James Heighe Blake | |
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3rd Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C. | |
In office June 14, 1813 – June 9, 1817 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Rapine |
Succeeded by | Benjamin G. Orr |
Personal details | |
Born | (1768-05-11)May 11, 1768 Calvert County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | July 29, 1819(1819-07-29) (aged 51) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Occupation | Doctor of Medicine |
Known for | Mayor of Washington, D.C., founder St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, |
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