Michael Anthony Bilandic
Michael Anthony Bilandic (February 13, 1923 – January 15, 2002) was an American politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1976-1979). He was a member of the Democratic Party. He became mayor after being elected by the Chicago City Council to become acting mayor, upon the death of Richard J. Daley, beating Wilson Frost.[1]
Michael Anthony Bilandic | |
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49th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office December 20, 1976 – April 16, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Richard J. Daley |
Succeeded by | Jane Byrne |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States | February 13, 1923
Died | January 15, 2002 Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged 78)
Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery Evergreen Park, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Heather Morgan |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Bilandic was born on February 13, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at DePaul University. He was married to Heather Morgan. Bilandic died on January 15, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois from heart failure, aged 78.[2]
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References
- ↑ Wilson Frost, trailblazing black alderman, dies at 92
- ↑ "Michael A. Bilandic, Previous Illinois Supreme Court Justice". Archived from the original on 2011-01-22. Retrieved 2012-12-06.