About Charles Godfrey Gunther
Lived 1822 – 1885 (aged 62). Charles Godfrey Gunther was an American politician.
Charles Godfrey Gunther (April 7, 1822 – January 22, 1885) was mayor of New York City from 1864 until 1866.
Early life Gunther was born in New York on April 7, 1822, into a family of recent immigrants from Germany. His father, Christian G. Gunther, was a wealthy fur merchant, and Gunther would eventually join the family business.
Gunther was also a volunteer firefighter for many years.
He was buried in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery.
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Who was Charles Godfrey Gunther?
Mayor of New York City (1822-1885)
When was Charles Godfrey Gunther born?
Charles Godfrey Gunther was born on 7 February 1822 in New York City.
When did Charles Godfrey Gunther die?
Charles Godfrey Gunther died on 22 January 1885.
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Charles Godfrey Gunther was a politician.
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Charles Godfrey Gunther was American.
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