Martin H. Glynn
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For other people named Martin Glynn, see Martin Glynn (disambiguation).
Martin Henry Glynn (September 27, 1871 – December 14, 1924) was an American politician. He was the 40th governor of New York from 1913 to 1914, the first Irish American Roman Catholic head of government of what was then the most populated state of the United States. A Democrat, he signed a number of important reforms, including the direct primary and labor laws.
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Martin Glynn | |
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40th Governor of New York | |
In office October 17, 1913 – December 31, 1914 | |
Lieutenant | Robert F. Wagner (acting) |
Preceded by | William Sulzer |
Succeeded by | Charles S. Whitman |
Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1913 – October 17, 1913 | |
Governor | William Sulzer |
Preceded by | Thomas F. Conway |
Succeeded by | Robert F. Wagner (acting) |
39th Comptroller of New York | |
In office January 1, 1907 – December 31, 1908 | |
Governor | Charles Evans Hughes |
Preceded by | William C. Wilson |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Gaus |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901 | |
Preceded by | George N. Southwick |
Succeeded by | George N. Southwick |
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Born | Martin Henry Glynn (1871-09-27)September 27, 1871 Valatie, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 14, 1924(1924-12-14) (aged 53) Albany, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary McGrane |
Education | Fordham University (BA) Union University, New York (LLB) |
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