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Monroe Heath

1827 – 1894

American politician

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Lived 1827 – 1894 (aged 67). Monroe Heath was an American politician.

Monroe Heath (March 27, 1827 – October 21, 1894) was a U.S. politician. He served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1876–1879) elected as a member of the Republican Party, after winning the 1876 election. He was re-elected the following year, defeating Perry H. Smith.

Early life and career Born in Grafton, New Hampshire, he took part in the California Gold Rush in 1849. In 1851, he founded the Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company in Chicago. Illinois.

Chicago City Council Heath served as an alderman on the Chicago City Council from 1871 through 1876, representing the twelfth ward. (on which Joseph Medill was elected mayor in the coinciding mayoral election).

Mayoralty After winning the 1876 election, Heath was sworn in as Mayor of Chicago on July 24, 1876. He was re-elected the following year (defeating Perry H. Smith) and was sworn in for his second term on April 30, 1877. His tenure as mayor ended on April 28, 1879.

Post-mayoralty He died in Asheville, North Carolina. He is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery.

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Who was Monroe Heath?

American politician (1827-1894)

When was Monroe Heath born?

Monroe Heath was born on 27 March 1827 in Grafton.

When did Monroe Heath die?

Monroe Heath died on 21 October 1894 in Asheville.

What was Monroe Heath's occupation?

Monroe Heath was a politician.

What nationality was Monroe Heath?

Monroe Heath was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Monroe Heath

· Wikidata: Q6902210

· DBpedia: Monroe Heath

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