Emil Seidel
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Emil Seidel (December 13, 1864 – June 24, 1947) was a prominent German-American politician. Seidel was the mayor of Milwaukee from 1910 to 1912. The first Socialist mayor of a major city in the United States, Seidel became the vice presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America in the 1912 presidential election.
Quick Facts 36th Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
Emil Seidel | |
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36th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office April 19, 1910 – April 17, 1912 | |
Preceded by | David Rose |
Succeeded by | Gerhard A. Bading |
Personal details | |
Born | (1864-12-13)December 13, 1864 Ashland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 1947(1947-06-24) (aged 82) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Socialist |
Spouse |
Lucy Geissel
(m. 1895; div. 1924) |
Children | 2 |
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