William A. Magee | |
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43rd and 46th Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
In office January 2, 1922 – January 4, 1926[1] | |
Preceded by | Edward V. Babcock |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Kline |
In office April 5, 1909 – January 5, 1914[1] | |
Preceded by | George W. Guthrie |
Succeeded by | Joseph G. Armstrong |
Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate | |
In office 1901–1904 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Addison Magee May 4, 1873 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 25, 1938 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 64)
Political party | Republican |
Education | Franklin and Marshall College |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
William Addison Magee (May 4, 1873 – March 25, 1938) was born in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood near the site of the former Mellon Arena. Before becoming mayor, he gained his reputation by serving as Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County of which Pittsburgh is the county seat. He twice served as Mayor of Pittsburgh, from 1909 to 1914, and again from 1922 to 1926. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1901 to 1904.[2]