Ambrose Kingsland | |
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 1887 portrait by Daniel Huntington based on an earlier original. | |
| 71st Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1851–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Caleb Smith Woodhull |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Aaron Westervelt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1804 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 13, 1878 (aged 74) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Mary Lovett |
| Children | 8 |
| Parent(s) | Cornelius Kingsland Abigail Cock Kingsland |
Ambrose Cornelius Kingsland (May 24, 1804 – October 13, 1878) was a wealthy sperm oil merchant who served as the 71st mayor of New York City from 1851 to 1853. In 1851, he initiated the legislation that eventually led to the construction of Central Park.[1]
- ^ Pehme, Morgan (18 November 2013). "The Top Ten Greatest Mayors of New York City: Runners-Up | City & State". City & State. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.