About Richard Friedlander
Lived 1923 – 2007 (aged 84). Richard Friedlander was a politician.
Richard Friedlander (20 January 1923 – 8 February 2007) was a South African attorney and politician. He served as Mayor of Cape Town from 1971 to 1973. As chairman of the City Council's executive committee in 1989, he led a motion requesting the national government to exempt Cape Town from the Group Areas Act.
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Who was Richard Friedlander?
former Mayor of Cape Town between 1971 and 1973
When was Richard Friedlander born?
Richard Friedlander was born on 20 January 1923.
When did Richard Friedlander die?
Richard Friedlander died on 8 February 2007.
What was Richard Friedlander's occupation?
Richard Friedlander was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Friedlander. https://biography.guide/richard-friedlander-politician/
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