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Adolph Sutro

1830-04-29 – 1898-08-08

Portrait of Adolph Sutro
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro (1830–1898) was the 24th mayor of San Francisco, California, serving in that office from 1894 until 1896.Credit: Mathew Benjamin Brady / Levin Corbin Handy

Life & Legacy

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.

Occupation & Career

politician, businessperson, mining engineer

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q214461 — wikidata View source

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