John Mitchell | |
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5th President of the United Mine Workers | |
In office 1898–1907 | |
Preceded by | Michael Ratchford |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lewis |
Personal details | |
Born | Braidwood, Illinois, U.S. | February 4, 1870
Died | September 9, 1919 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 49)
Occupation | Labor leader, civil servant |
Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
John Mitchell (February 4, 1870 – September 9, 1919) was a United States labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908.