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Eugene Sawyer
1934-09-03 – 2008-01-19
Life & Legacy
Eugene Sawyer Jr. (September 3, 1934 – January 19, 2008) was an American businessman, educator, and politician. Sawyer was selected by the Chicago City Council as the 53rd Mayor of Chicago, Illinois after the sudden death of then–mayor Harold Washington. Sawyer served for the remainder of the term, from December 2, 1987 until April 24, 1989. A member of the Democratic Party, Sawyer was an alderman, and the second African-American to serve as mayor of Chicago.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher
Education
Alabama State University
Legacy Highlights
Employer
City of Chicago
Organizations & Memberships
Alpha Phi Alpha
Education & Institutions
Alabama State University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q294914 — wikidata View source
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