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    William M. Tweed

    American politician (1823–1878)

    William M. Tweed

    Tweed in 1870

    In office
    January 1, 1868 – December 31, 1873
    Preceded byGeorge Briggs
    Succeeded byJohn Fox
    In office
    1858–1871
    Preceded byFernando Wood
    Succeeded byJohn Kelly and John Morrissey
    In office
    March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
    Preceded byGeorge Briggs
    Succeeded byThomas R.

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    Born

    William Magear Tweed


    (1823-04-03)April 3, 1823
    New York City, U.S.
    DiedApril 12, 1878(1878-04-12) (aged 55)
    New York City, U.S.
    Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
    Political partyDemocratic
    Spouse

    Jane Skaden

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    (m. 1844)​
    ProfessionBookkeeper, businessman, political boss

    William Magear "Boss" Tweed[note 1] (April 3, 1823 – April 12, 1878) was an American politician most notable for being the political boss of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party's political machine