Washington Hesing
American newspaper editor and politician (b. 1849, d. 1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Washington Hesing (1849-1897) was an American newspaper editor and political figure primarily known for his ownership of the Illinois Staats-Zeitung and his term as postmaster of Chicago during the second term of President Grover Cleveland.
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Washington Hesing | |
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Postmaster of Chicago | |
In office 1893–1897 | |
Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | James A. Sexton |
Succeeded by | Charles U. Gordon |
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Born | (1849-05-04)May 4, 1849 Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | December 17, 1897(1897-12-17) (aged 48) Chicago, Illinois |
Resting place | Saint Boniface Cemetery, Chicago |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican (1871-1880) Democratic (1880-1897) |
Spouse | Henrietta C. Weir |
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Alma mater | Yale University |
Profession | Newspaper publisher |
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