Charles Francis Murphy

Charles Francis Murphy
Portrait of Murphy, c. 1903
Grand Sachem of Tammany Hall
In office
1902–1924
Preceded byRichard Croker
Succeeded byGeorge Washington Olvany
Personal details
Born
Charles Francis Murphy

June 20, 1858
New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedApril 25, 1924(1924-04-25) (aged 65)
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican[2]
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationSaloonkeeper, 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]

  1. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1922). "Murphy, Charles Francis" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 31 (12th ed.). London & New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company. p. 1043.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.