Otto Peltzer | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 1872–1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1836 Stolberg, Prussia |
| Died | January 17, 1919 (aged 82) Oak Park, Illinois |
| Political party | Liberal Republican |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Profession | Tax collector, playwright |
Otto Peltzer (November 29, 1836 – January 17, 1919) was a German American politician, author, and playwright. Born in Prussia, Peltzer immigrated with his family when he was a child and came alone to Chicago, Illinois in 1850. There, he rose through the ranks of the department of public works, eventually becoming deputy recorder of Chicago. He served one term in the Illinois House of Representatives. In his free time, Peltzer translated and wrote works of stage.