Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne
Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne (October 12, 1853 – May 24, 1937) was an American politician. He was the 24th Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917. He was Mayor of Chicago from April 5, 1905 to 1907.
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| 24th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office 1913–1917 | |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Deneen |
| Succeeded by | Frank O. Lowden |
| 38th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1905–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Carter Harrison, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Fred A. Busse |
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| Born | October 12, 1853 Watertown, Connecticut |
| Died | May 24, 1937 (aged 83) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth J. Kelly (d.1928) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Dunne was born on October 12, 1853 in Watertown, Connecticut.[1] He was raised in Peoria, Illinois and in Chicago, Illinois. Dunne was married to Elizabeth J. Kelly until her death in 1928. Dunne died on May 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, aged 83.
References
- Morton, Richard Allen. Edward F. Dunne: Illinois' Most Progressive Governor. ISHS, Winter 1990 edition. p. 218-234 Archived 2010-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
Other websites
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- Public Transportation and the Failure of Municipal Socialism in Chicago, 1905-1907:
- Chicago and Municipal Ownership, by Edward F. Dunne, National Magazine, June 1905
- "Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne". Find a Grave. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
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