Joseph Gales
Joseph Gales Jr. (June 15, 1786 – July 21, 1860) was an American journalist and the ninth mayor of Washington, D.C., from 1827 to 1830. He was the only Mayor born outside the United States or the American colonies.
Joseph Gales Jr. | |
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| 9th Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office June 11, 1827 – June 14, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | Roger C. Weightman |
| Succeeded by | John Peter Van Ness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1786 Eckington, Derbyshire |
| Died | June 21, 1860 (aged 74) Eckington (Washington, D.C.) |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | Printer/publisher/reporter, National Intelligencer |
| Known for | Mayor of Washington, D.C., founded St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square |
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