Christopher Augustine Buckley

Christopher A. Buckley
Chris Buckley in 1880s.
Born(1845-12-25)December 25, 1845
DiedApril 20, 1922(1922-04-20) (aged 76)
NationalityIrish-American
Other names"Blind Boss Buckley"
Occupation(s)Saloonkeeper, lawyer, racketeer
Known forPolitical boss of San Francisco
Political partyDemocratic
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Christopher Augustine Buckley Sr. (December 25, 1845 – April 20, 1922), commonly referred to as Blind Boss Buckley, was a saloonkeeper and Democratic Party political boss in San Francisco, California.[1] Though he never held public office, Buckley ruled the San Francisco Democratic Party apparatus in the late 19th century.[2]

  1. ^ Rego, Nilda (February 14, 2011). "Days Gone By: The up-and-down career of 'Blind Boss' Buckley left its mark on history". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  2. ^ Daniel Steven, Crafts. "Christopher Buckley". San Francisco's Found.