William 'boss' tweed
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Born William Magear Tweed on April 3, 1823
Died April 12, 1878 (aged 55) Ludlow Street Jail NY
Democrat
Member of House of Representatives for New York's Fifth District - one term
Known for nefariously taking the people money right under their noses. He and his Tammany Hall political machine of New York would ask for amounts to pay for public services that would cover three to four of those services. He and his partners would pocket the rest.
Died April 12, 1878 (aged 55) Ludlow Street Jail NY
Democrat
Member of House of Representatives for New York's Fifth District - one term
Known for nefariously taking the people money right under their noses. He and his Tammany Hall political machine of New York would ask for amounts to pay for public services that would cover three to four of those services. He and his partners would pocket the rest.
"Boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York City and State.
Third-largest landowner in New York City, a director of the Erie Railroad, the Tenth National Bank, and the New-York Printing Company, as well as proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel.
Third-largest landowner in New York City, a director of the Erie Railroad, the Tenth National Bank, and the New-York Printing Company, as well as proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel.