Ambrose Kingsland | |
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71st Mayor of New York City | |
In office 1851–1853 | |
Preceded by | Caleb Smith Woodhull |
Succeeded by | Jacob Aaron Westervelt |
Personal details | |
Born | May 24, 1804 New York City, New York |
Died | October 13, 1878 New York City, New York | (aged 74)
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Mary Lovett |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | Cornelius Kingsland Abigail Cock Kingsland |
Ambrose Cornelius Kingsland (May 24, 1804 – October 13, 1878) was a wealthy sperm oil merchant who served as the 71st mayor of New York City from 1851 to 1853. In 1851, he initiated the legislation that eventually led to the construction of Central Park.[1]