Richard J. Daley
American politician and 47th mayor of Chicago
Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an American politician who served for 21 years as the mayor of Chicago. He was one of the biggest bosses of the Democratic Party in the United States. At his time while being the mayor, he was one of the most well-known Irish-Americans. His son, Richard M. Daley was also the mayor of Chicago for 22 years. He is also the father of William M. Daley.
Richard J. Daley | |
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| 48th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 20, 1955 – December 20, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Martin H. Kennelly |
| Succeeded by | Michael A. Bilandic |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Joseph Daley May 15, 1902 Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | December 20, 1976 (aged 74) Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Resting place | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Worth, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Eleanor "Sis" Daley
(m. 1936–1976) |
| Children | Richard M. Daley, John P. Daley, Michael Daley, Patricia Martino, Mary Carol Vanecko, William M. Daley, Eleanor Daley |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | DePaul University |
Daley was born in Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois.[1] He studied at DePaul University. He was married to Eleanor "Sis" Daley from 1936 until his death in 1976. They had 7 children. Daley died on December 20, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois from a heart attack, aged 74.
References
change- ↑ "Richard J. Daley". Cook County Clerk. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
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