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William Hale Thompson

American politician (1869–1944)

  • Fame52.1
  • Momentum5.4
  • Wikipedia4.9K
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Lived 1869–1944, aged 75United States
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    1869–1944
    Aged 75
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Updated 2026-06-19

William Hale Thompson Jr. was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as "Big Bill", he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago. Historians rank him among the most unethical mayors in American history, mainly for his open alliance with Al Capone. However, others recognize the effectiveness of his political methods and publicity-oriented campaigning, acknowledging him as a "Political Chameleon" and the leader of an effective political machine.

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Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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