Eugene Schmitz | |
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26th Mayor of San Francisco | |
In office January 8, 1902 – July 8, 1907 | |
Preceded by | James D. Phelan |
Succeeded by | Charles Boxton |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
In office January 8, 1918 – January 4, 1926 | |
Preceded by | Edward L. Nolan |
Succeeded by | Charles F. Todd |
Personal details | |
Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. | August 22, 1864
Died | November 20, 1928 San Francisco, California, U.S. | (aged 64)
Political party | Union Labor Party |
Profession | Musician, Politician |
Eugene Edward Schmitz (August 22, 1864 – November 20, 1928), often referenced as "Handsome Gene" Schmitz, was an American musician, musical director, and politician.[1] He was the 26th Mayor of San Francisco (1902 to 1907), who was in office during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.