About Frank D. Black
Lived 1854 – 1919 (aged 64–65). Frank D. Black was an American politician.
Frank D. Black (1854–1919) was an American businessman who served as the 22nd Mayor of Seattle for three weeks, the shortest amount of time of any elected mayor in Seattle's history.
Seattle mayor
In the 1896 election, two populists were running for mayor which worried mainstream Republicans.
Republicans nominated Black, owner of Seattle Hardware Co., who reluctantly accepted. Black won the election with 51% of the vote, while his nearest challenger, J. Eugene Jordan, garnered 35%.
After his election, Black was inundated with political favors, which made him "disgusted" with politics and not excited for his new job as mayor.
Post-mayor
After his resignation, Black worked in real estate.
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Who was Frank D. Black?
American politician (1854–1919)
When was Frank D. Black born?
Frank D. Black was born in 1854.
When did Frank D. Black die?
Frank D. Black died in 1919.
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Frank D. Black was a politician.
What nationality was Frank D. Black?
Frank D. Black was American.
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