Eugene Sawyer
Former mayor of the city of Chicago (1934-2008) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 73
Eugene Sawyer Jr. 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.
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A member of the Democratic Party, Sawyer was an alderman, and the second African-American to serve as mayor of Chicago.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2008 · aged 73
