Christopher Augustine Buckley
Christopher Augustine Buckley Sr. (December 25, 1845 – April 20, 1922), commonly referred to as Blind Boss Buckley, was a saloonkeeper and Democratic Party political boss in San Francisco, California. Though he never held public office, Buckley ruled the San Francisco Democratic Party apparatus in the late 19th century.
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| Born | December 25, 1845 |
| Died | April 20, 1922 (aged 76) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Other names | "Blind Boss Buckley" |
| Occupation(s) | Saloonkeeper, lawyer, racketeer |
| Known for | Political boss of San Francisco |
| Political party | Workingmen's (1870s) Democratic (1870s–1922) |
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