Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne

Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne (October 12, 1853 May 24, 1937) was an American politician who was the 24th Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and previously served as the 38th mayor of Chicago from April 5, 1905 to 1907. Dunne is the only person to be elected both Mayor of Chicago and Governor of Illinois.

Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne
24th Governor of Illinois
In office
February 3, 1913  January 8, 1917
LieutenantBarratt O'Hara
Preceded byCharles S. Deneen
Succeeded byFrank Orren Lowden
38th Mayor of Chicago
In office
April 10, 1905  April 15, 1907
Preceded byCarter Harrison, Jr.
Succeeded byFred A. Busse
Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County
In office
1892–1905
Personal details
Born(1853-10-12)October 12, 1853
Watertown, Connecticut, US
DiedMay 24, 1937(1937-05-24) (aged 83)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Elizabeth J. Kelly
(m. 1881; died 1928)
ProfessionLawyer, Judge, Politician
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