George A. Scigliano | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Suffolk district | |
In office November 1903 – June 1906 | |
Member of the Boston Common Council | |
In office 1901–1903 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | August 26, 1874
Died | June 17, 1906 Millbury, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 31)
Resting place | St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Florence |
Children | Florence, Jessica, George Jr. |
Alma mater | Boston University School of Law |
Known for | Activism, politics |
George A. Scigliano (/ʃiːliːˈɑːnoʊ/ shee-lee-AH-noh; August 26, 1874 – June 17, 1906) was an influential leader in the Italian-American community of Boston, Massachusetts. As a member of the Boston Common Council and Massachusetts legislature, he worked to improve the lives of Italian immigrants.[1]