Robert F. Wagner Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Wagner c. 1970 | |
| Personal Representative of the President to the Holy See | |
| In office November 28, 1978 – January 16, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | David M. Walters |
| Succeeded by | William A. Wilson |
| United States Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office June 24, 1968 – March 7, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Frank E. McKinney |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Hill |
| 102nd Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1954 – December 31, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent R. Impellitteri |
| Succeeded by | John Lindsay |
| 14th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1957–1958 | |
| Preceded by | John Hynes |
| Succeeded by | Norris Poulson |
| 17th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 1950 – December 31, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Hugo Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Hulan Jack |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 16th New York County district | |
| In office January 1, 1938 – January 13, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | William Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | John P. Morrissey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Ferdinand Wagner II April 20, 1910 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1991 (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Susan Edwards
(m. 1942; died 1964)Barbara Cavanagh
(m. 1965; div. 1971) |
| Children | 2, including Robert III |
| Relatives | Robert F. Wagner (father) |
Robert Ferdinand Wagner II (April 20, 1910 – February 12, 1991) was an American diplomat and politician who served three terms as the mayor of New York City from 1954 through 1965. When running for his third term, he broke with the Tammany Hall leadership, ending the clubhouse's reign in city politics. He also served as United States Ambassador to Spain and in a number of other offices.