Samuel Marx
Member of Tammany Hall and served on the New York City Council
About Samuel Marx
Lived 1867 – 1922 (aged 54–55). Samuel Marx was an American.
Samuel Marx (1867 – November 30, 1922) was an American auctioneer and politician from New York.
Born in New York City, Marx was educated in the public schools and became an auctioneer and appraiser. In 1889, he married Irene Smith.
He was a member of Tammany Hall and served on the New York City Council. In August 1919, he was appointed Internal Revenue Collector for the 3rd New York District. In November 1922, Marx was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in the 19th District, but died before his term began.
Samuel Marx Triangle, a small street-corner park in Manhattan, is named for him.
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Who was Samuel Marx?
Member of Tammany Hall and served on the New York City Council
When was Samuel Marx born?
Samuel Marx was born in 1867 in New York City.
When did Samuel Marx die?
Samuel Marx died on 30 November 1922 in New York (state), New York City.
What nationality was Samuel Marx?
Samuel Marx was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Marx (New York politician)
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