Newbold Morris

Augustus Newbold Morris or Newbold Morris (February 2, 1902 – March 30, 1966) was an American politician, lawyer, president of the New York City Council, and two-time candidate for mayor of New York City.

For his grandfather, see Augustus Newbold Morris.
Newbold Morris
Parks Commissioner of New York City
In office
May 24, 1960 – January 15, 1966
Appointed byRobert F. Wagner Jr.
Preceded byRobert Moses
Succeeded byThomas Hoving
President of the New York City Council
In office
1938–1945
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byVincent R. Impellitteri
Personal details
Born
Augustus Newbold Morris

(1902-02-02)February 2, 1902
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1966(1966-03-30) (aged 64)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Margaret Copley Thaw
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(m. 1925; div. 1940)​
    Constance Hand
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    (m. 1942)​
    Children4, Richard (stepson)
    RelativesGeorge Morris (brother)
    Learned Hand (father-in-law)
    Augustus Newbold Morris (grandfather)
    EducationYale University (BA, LLB)
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