Seth Low

Politician

1850 – 1916

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Who was Seth Low?

Seth Low, born in Brooklyn, New York, was an American educator and political figure who served as mayor of Brooklyn, as President of Columbia University, as diplomatic representative of the United States, and as 92nd Mayor of New York City. He was a leading municipal reformer fighting for efficiency during the Progressive Era.

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Born
Jan 18, 1850
Brooklyn
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Columbia University
  • Poly Prep Country Day School
  • Polytechnic Institute of New York University
  • Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York
Employment
  • Columbia University
Lived in
  • Brooklyn
Died
Sep 17, 1916
Bedford Hills

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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