William Flinn
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For those of a similar name, see William Flynn.
William Flinn (1851–1924) was a powerful political boss and construction magnate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Along with Christopher Magee (1848–1901), his political partner, the two ran the Republican Party machine that controlled the city for the final twenty years of the 19th century.
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William Flinn | |
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Chairman of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania | |
In office May 12, 1912 – July 2, 1912 | |
Preceded by | Henry F. Walton |
Succeeded by | Henry G. Wasson |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 44th district | |
In office January 6, 1891 – March 7, 1902[1] | |
Preceded by | John C. Newmyer |
Succeeded by | William S. Woods |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Allegheny County district | |
In office January 2, 1877 – May 9, 1889[2] | |
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Born | (1851-05-26)May 26, 1851 Manchester, England |
Died | February 19, 1924(1924-02-19) (aged 72) St. Petersburg, Florida |
Political party | Progressive (after July 1912) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (before July 1912) |
Spouse | Nancy Galbraith |
Children | Seven |
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