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About John Swift
John Swift was an American lawyer and politician who served as a long-time mayor of Philadelphia. He was born in and died in Philadelphia. He was admitted to the bar in 1810. He was a leader of the Whigs of Philadelphia and served as mayor in several non-consecutive terms: 1832–1838, 1839–1841, and 1845–1849. In 1840, Swift became the first mayor to be elected by popular election. He is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia.
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- politician
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 27, 1790
- Died
- June 9, 1873