About Alexander Archibald
Lived 1869 – 1922 (aged 52). Alexander Archibald was an American politician.
Alexander Archibald (December 13, 1869 – February 11, 1922) served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from 1921 until his death the following year.
Biography Archibald was born on December 13, 1869, in Scotland to William and Margaret Archibald. He and his parents immigrated to the United States in 1871 and settled in Newark, New Jersey.
After serving on the City Council, Archibald was elected Mayor of Newark in 1921.
He died Saturday, February 11, 1922, after surgery for a brain tumor.
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Who was Alexander Archibald?
American politician (1869–1922)
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Alexander Archibald was born on 13 December 1869 in Edinburgh.
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Alexander Archibald died on 11 February 1922 in Newark.
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Alexander Archibald was a politician.
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Alexander Archibald was American.
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