Karl C. Schuyler | |
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| United States Senator from Colorado | |
| In office December 7, 1932 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Walker |
| Succeeded by | Alva B. Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Cortlandt Schuyler April 3, 1877 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Died | July 31, 1933 (aged 56) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Fairmount Mausoleum, Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Delia Alsena Shepard (m. 1905–1933, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Denver |
| Profession | Attorney Business executive |
Karl Cortlandt Schuyler (April 3, 1877 – July 31, 1933) was an American attorney and politician from Colorado. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a United States senator from 1932 to 1933.
A native of Colorado Springs, Schuyler was educated in Colorado Springs public schools and worked at a variety of occupations, including teaching school and stenographer in a law office. After deciding on a career as an attorney, he attended the University of Denver's law school. He graduated in 1898, was admitted to the bar, and practiced successively in Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, and Denver. Schuyler was recognized as a highly skilled corporate attorney, and represented railroads, mines, utilities, and other companies. He was also a civic activist, and served as a trustee of the University of Denver and Colorado Women's College.
Schuyler was a delegate to the 1916 Republican National Convention, and in 1919 he served as chairman of Colorado's state Republican convention. In 1920, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the U.S. Senate. In 1932, Schuyler ran for the U.S. Senate again, winning the Republican nomination. He was a candidate for both the regular and special elections, and narrowly won the special election as he handily lost the regular election. As a result, he served from December 7, 1932, to March 3, 1933.
On July 17, 1933, Schuyler was visiting Central Park in New York City when he was struck by an automobile. He was hospitalized, but did not recover, and he died on July 31. Schuyler was interred in Fairmount Mausoleum at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver.