Hempstead Washburne
American politician
Hempstead Washburne (November 11, 1852 – April 13, 1919) was an American politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1891 to 1893. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Hempstead Washburne | |
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32nd Mayor of Chicago | |
In office 1891–1893 | |
Preceded by | DeWitt Clinton Cregier |
Succeeded by | Carter Harrison, Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Galena, Illinois, United States | November 11, 1852
Died | April 13, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged 66)
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Washburne was born on November 11, 1852 in Galena, Illinois. Washburne died on April 13, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, aged 66.