Bertha Knight Landes
Bertha Ethel Knight Landes (October 19, 1868 – November 29, 1943) was the first female mayor of a major American city, serving as mayor of Seattle, Washington from 1926 to 1928. After years of civic activism, primarily with women's organizations, she was elected to the Seattle City Council in 1922 and became council president in 1924.
Bertha Knight Landes | |
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Bertha Knight Landes c. 1926 | |
| 34th Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office June 7, 1926 – June 4, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin J. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Frank E. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bertha Ethel Knight October 19, 1868 Ware, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 29, 1943 (aged 75) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Resting place | Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Henry M. Landes |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Profession | Mayor, City Council Member, City Council President, Teacher |
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