Adolph Sutro
American mayor
Died when: 68 years 101 days (819 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro (April 29, 1830 – August 8, 1898) was a German-American engineer, politician and philanthropist who served as the 24th mayor of San Francisco from 1895 until 1897.
Born a German Jew, he moved to Virginia City, Nevada and made a fortune at the Comstock Lode.Several places in San Francisco bear his name in remembrance of his life and contributions to the city.
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