Richard Croker
American racehorse owner
Died when: 78 years 156 days (941 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Richard Welstead Croker (November 24, 1843 – April 29, 1922), known as "Boss Croker," was an Irish American political boss who was a leader of New York City's Tammany Hall.
His control over the city was cemented with the 1897 election of Robert A.Van Wyck as the first Mayor of all five boroughs.
During his tenure as Grand Sachem, Boss Croker garnered a reputation for corruption and ruthlessness and was frequently the subject of investigations.
As his power waned following the 1900 and 1901 elections, Croker resigned his position and returned to Ireland, where he spent the rest of his life.
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