Tweed,William Marcy

Tweed,William Marcy
Tweed, William Marcy. Known as “Boss Tweed.” 1823-1878.
American politician. The Democratic boss of New York City in the 1860s, he defrauded the city of millions of dollars before being exposed and convicted (1873).

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  • Tweed, William Marcy — known as Boss Tweed born April 3, 1823, New York, N.Y., U.S. died April 12, 1878, New York City U.S. politician. He worked as a bookkeeper and volunteer firefighter. As city alderman (1851–56), he gained influence in Tammany Hall and obtained… …   Universalium

  • Tweed, William Marcy — llamado Boss Tweed (3 abr. 1823, Nueva York, N.Y., EE.UU.–12 ago. 1878, Nueva York). Político estadounidense. Fue tenedor de libros y bombero voluntario. Como regidor municipal (1851–56), ganó influencia en Tammany Hall y escaló importantes… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • William Marcy Tweed — William Tweed William Marcy Tweed (* 3. April 1823 in New York; † 12. April 1878 im Ludlow Street Jail zu New York) war ein amerikanischer Politiker, welcher als Anführer des Männerbunds St. Tammany Society (besser bekannt unter der Bezeichnung… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • William Marcy Tweed — [William Marcy Tweed] (1823–78) a New York City political leader, known as ‘Boss’ Tweed, who became a symbol for dishonest behaviour in city politics. In the 1860s he was the leader of ↑Tammany Hall and ran the ‘Tweed Ring’, which accepted… …   Useful english dictionary

  • William Marcy Tweed — Уильям Марси Твид William Marcy Tweed Лидер Демократической партии Нью Йорка …   Википедия

  • Tweed, William Magear — ▪ American politician also (erroneously) called  William Marcy Tweed , byname  Boss Tweed   born April 3, 1823, New York, N.Y., U.S. died April 12, 1878, New York, N.Y.       American politician who, with his “Tweed ring” cronies, systematically… …   Universalium

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  • William M. Tweed — Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York s 5th district In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 …   Wikipedia

  • William Tweed — William Marcy Tweed (* 3. April 1823 in New York City; † 12. April 1878 ebenda) war ein amerikanischer Politiker. Der Anführer des Männerbunds St. Tammany Society (besser bekannt unter der Bezeichnung „Tammany Hall“) und der von dieser… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Tweed — /tweed/, n. 1. William Marcy /mahr see/ ( Boss Tweed ), 1823 78, U.S. politician. 2. a river flowing E from S Scotland along part of the NE boundary of England into the North Sea. 97 mi. (156 km) long. 3. a male given name. * * * I Medium to… …   Universalium

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