Seth Low
Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916) was an American educator and political figure who served as the mayor of Brooklyn from 1881 to 1885, the president of Columbia University from 1890 to 1901, a diplomatic representative of the United States, and the mayor of New York City from 1902 to 1903. He was a leading municipal reformer fighting for efficiency during the Progressive Era.
Seth Low | |
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Low in 1901 | |
| 92nd Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1902 – December 31, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
| Succeeded by | George B. McClellan Jr. |
| 11th President of Columbia University | |
| In office 1890–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick A. P. Barnard |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Murray Butler |
| 23rd Mayor of Brooklyn | |
| In office January 1, 1881 – December 31, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | James Howell |
| Succeeded by | Daniel D. Whitney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1850 New York City, US |
| Died | September 17, 1916 (aged 66) Bedford Hills, New York, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne Wroe Scollay Curtis |
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| Relatives | Abbot Augustus Low (brother) Harriet Low (aunt) |
| Alma mater | Columbia College |
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