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William Lorimer | |
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| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office June 18, 1909 – July 13, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Albert J. Hopkins |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Sherman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – June 17, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Boutell |
| Succeeded by | William Moxley |
| Constituency | 6th district |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence E. McGann |
| Succeeded by | John J. Feely |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1861 Manchester, England, UK |
| Died | September 13, 1934 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
William Lorimer (April 27, 1861 – September 13, 1934) was an American Republican politician who represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate. In 1912, however, the Senate expelled Lorimer, holding that his election was invalid due to his use of corrupt methods and practices, including bribery of state legislators. Lorimer was known as the "Blond Boss" of Chicago.