Abraham Ruef | |
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 Ruef in 1907 | |
| Born | September 2, 1864 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 29, 1936 (aged 71) |
| Education | University of California (B.A.) Hastings College (L.L.B.) |
| Political party | Union Labor Republican |
| Criminal charge | Bribery |
| Penalty | 14 years |
Abraham Ruef (September 2, 1864 – February 29, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician. He gained notoriety as the corrupt political boss behind the administration of Mayor Eugene Schmitz of San Francisco during the period before and after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.