Frederick Lundin
Frederick Lundin (born Fredrik Lundin Larsson; May 18, 1868 – August 20, 1947) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Republican Party ward boss in Chicago. He played an instrumental role in the successful mayoral elections of William Hale Thompson and the creation of Thompson's patronage system. He also built up the organized syndicate later taken over by Al Capone in 1922.
Frederick Lundin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1909 – March 3, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Knopf |
| Succeeded by | Frank Buchanan |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1894–1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fredrik Lundin Larsson May 18, 1868 Hästholmen, Ödeshög Municipality, Sweden |
| Died | August 20, 1947 (aged 79) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
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