Seth Low | |
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92nd[1] Mayor of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1902 – December 31, 1903 | |
Preceded by | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
Succeeded by | George B. McClellan Jr. |
11th President of Columbia University | |
In office 1890–1901 | |
Preceded by | Frederick A. P. Barnard |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Murray Butler |
23rd Mayor of Brooklyn | |
In office January 1, 1881 – December 31, 1885 | |
Preceded by | James Howell |
Succeeded by | Daniel D. Whitney |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, US | January 18, 1850
Died | September 17, 1916 Bedford Hills, New York, US | (aged 66)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anne Wroe Scollay Curtis |
Parent |
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Relatives | Abbot Augustus Low (brother) Harriet Low (aunt) |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916) was an American educator and political figure who served as the mayor of Brooklyn from 1881 to 1885, the president of Columbia University from 1890 to 1901, a diplomatic representative of the United States, and the mayor of New York City from 1902 to 1903. He was a leading municipal reformer fighting for efficiency during the Progressive Era.