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Fernando Wood, American merchant and politician, 73rd Mayor of New York City (born 1812)

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Fernando Wood

American politician (1812–1881)

Fernando Wood was an American Democratic Party politician, merchant, and real estate investor who served as the 73rd and 75th Mayor of New York City. He also represented the city for several terms in the United States House of Representatives.
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Mayor of New York City

Chief executive of New York City

The mayor of New York City, officially mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, and…
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