Joseph A. Shakspeare

Joseph Shakspeare
29th Mayor of New Orleans
In office
Dec 16, 1880 – Nov 20, 1882
Preceded byIsaac W. Patton
Succeeded byWilliam J. Behan
In office
April 23, 1888 – April 25, 1892
Preceded byJ. Valsin Guillotte
Succeeded byJohn Fitzpatrick
Personal details
BornApril 12, 1837
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedJanuary 22, 1896 (aged 58)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAntoinette Kroos
Children5

Joseph Ansoetegui Shakspeare (April 12, 1837 – 22 January 1896) was an American politician in Louisiana; he served as the elected mayor of New Orleans from 1880 to 1882 and from 1888 to 1892. He previously was elected for one term in the state legislature. He was an iron worker.