Thomas Van Lear | |
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| 26th Mayor of Minneapolis | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – January 6, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Wallace G. Nye |
| Succeeded by | J. E. Meyers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1869 Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1931 (aged 61) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Profession | Machinist, politician |
Thomas H. Van Lear (April 26, 1869 – March 4, 1931) was an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Minneapolis from January 1, 1917 to January 6, 1919. Van Lear was a member of the Socialist Party of America.