Charles Francis Murphy | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Murphy, c. 1903 | |
| Grand Sachem of Tammany Hall | |
| In office 1902–1924 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Croker |
| Succeeded by | George Washington Olvany |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Francis Murphy June 20, 1858 New York City, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Died | April 25, 1924 (aged 65) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Saloonkeeper, Politician[2] |
| Nickname(s) | "Silent Charlie", "Boss Murphy" |
Charles Francis "Silent Charlie" Murphy (June 20, 1858 – April 25, 1924), also known as Boss Murphy, was an American political figure. He was also the longest-serving head of New York City's Tammany Hall, a position he served from 1902 to 1924. Murphy was responsible for transforming Tammany Hall's image from one of corruption to respectability as well as extending Tammany Hall's political influence to the national level.[2] Murphy was responsible for the election of three mayors of New York City, three governors of New York State, and two U.S. senators, even though he was never listed as a leader of Tammany Hall.[3]
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1922). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 31 (12th ed.). London & New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company. p. 1043.
- ^ a b c Allbray, Nedda C. (2000). "Murphy, Charles Francis (1858-1924), Tammany Hall political boss". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.0600462.
- ^ Allen, Oliver E. (1993). The Tiger: The Rise and Fall of Tammany Hall. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. pp. 207-231. ISBN 0-201-62463-X.