Joseph Simon (politician)
Joseph Simon (February 7, 1851 – February 14, 1935) was a German-born politician and attorney in the U.S. state of Oregon. He was born in Bechtheim, Hesse, and his family immigrated to the United States when he was one year old, settling in Portland, Oregon. A Republican, Simon served on the city council before election to the Oregon State Senate. He was later elected to the United States Senate for one partial term, 1898 to 1903. He later served as mayor of Portland for one term, 1909 to 1911. He was also the first Jewish Republican senator.
Joseph Simon | |
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| United States Senator from Oregon | |
| In office October 8, 1898 – March 3, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Charles William Fulton |
| President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1889–1892 1895–1898 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Carson Charles W. Fulton |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Fulton T. C. Taylor |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1880–1898 | |
| Constituency | Multnomah County |
| 36th Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
| In office 1909–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Lane |
| Succeeded by | Allen G. Rushlight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1851 Bechtheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation |
| Died | February 14, 1935 (aged 84) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
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