John Blake Rice
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John Blake Rice (May 28, 1809 – December 17, 1874) was an American male actor, theatrical producer and politician. He served as the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1865–1869) as a member of the Republican Party.
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John B. Rice | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – December 17, 1874 | |
Preceded by | Charles B. Farwell |
Succeeded by | Bernard G. Caulfield |
24th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office May 3, 1865 – December 6, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
Succeeded by | Roswell B. Mason |
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Born | (1809-05-28)May 28, 1809 Easton, Maryland |
Died | December 17, 1874(1874-12-17) (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Ann Warren |
Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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