John Blake Rice
John Blake Rice (May 28, 1809 – December 17, 1874) was an American actor, theatrical producer and politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1865–1869). He was a Republican.
John Blake Rice | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| In office 1873–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Farwell |
| Succeeded by | Bernard G. Caulfield |
| 24th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1865–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Roswell B. Mason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1809 Easton, Maryland |
| Died | December 17, 1874 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Rice was born in Easton, Maryland on May 28, 1809. He was raised in Annapolis, Maryland and in Chicago, Illinois. Rice died on December 17, 1874 in Norfolk, Virginia from liver cancer, aged 65.[1]
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Rice's grave at Rosehill Cemetery
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References
- ↑ "In Memoriam", Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 5, 1874-12-19
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