John Geyer
Former Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About John Geyer
Lived 1777 – 1835 (aged 58).
John Geyer (April 18, 1777 – October 25, 1835) was a Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1813–1814.
A native of Philadelphia, he was a printer by occupation, publishing a German newspaper in that city.
Geyer was elected an alderman of Philadelphia on August 1, 1811. He also served as Register of Wills.
He was elected mayor on October 19, 1813. While serving in this capacity, he was appointed to the Committee of Defence in August 1814.
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Who was John Geyer?
former Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When was John Geyer born?
John Geyer was born on 18 April 1777.
When did John Geyer die?
John Geyer died on 25 October 1835.
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