Rudolph Blankenburg | |
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81st Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
In office December 4, 1911 – January 3, 1916 | |
Preceded by | John E. Reyburn |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Smith |
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Born | Barntrup, Principality of Lippe | February 16, 1843
Died | April 12, 1918 Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Keystone-Democratic |
Spouse | |
Occupation | Manufacturer |
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Rudolph Blankenburg (February 16, 1843 – April 12, 1918) was an American businessman and manufacturer, who became a politician and elected mayor of Philadelphia, leading a reform administration from 1911 to 1916.[1]