Benjamin F. Stapleton | |
|---|---|
 Stapleton, circa 1930 | |
| 33rd and 35th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1935–1947 | |
| Preceded by | George D. Begole |
| Succeeded by | J. Quigg Newton |
| In office 1923–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Dewey C. Bailey |
| Succeeded by | George D. Begole |
| Colorado State Auditor | |
| In office 1933–1935 | |
| Preceded by | William D. MacGinnis |
| Succeeded by | Homer Bedford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Franklin Stapleton November 12, 1869 Paintsville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | May 23, 1950 (aged 80) Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mabel Freeland |
| Children | Lois Jane and Benjamin, Jr. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Benjamin Franklin Stapleton (November 12, 1869 – May 23, 1950) was the mayor of Denver, Colorado, for two periods (comprising five terms), the first from 1923 to 1931 and the second from 1935 to 1947. He also served as the Democratic Colorado State Auditor from 1933 to 1935 and was a member of the Ku Klux Klan.