William Donald Schaefer
William Donald Schaefer (November 2, 1921 – April 18, 2011) was an American politician. He was a Democrat. He was the 44th Mayor of Baltimore from December 1971 to January 1987, the 58th Governor of Maryland from January 21, 1987 to January 18, 1995. He also was the 32nd Comptroller of Maryland from January 20, 1999 to January 17, 2007.
William Donald Schaefer | |
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| 58th Governor of Maryland | |
| In office January 21, 1987 – January 18, 1995 | |
| Lieutenant | Melvin Steinberg |
| Preceded by | Harry Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Parris Glendening |
| 44th Mayor of Baltimore | |
| In office January 1, 1971 – January 26, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas D'Alesandro |
| Succeeded by | Clarence H. Burns |
| 32nd Comptroller of Maryland | |
| In office January 25, 1999 – January 22, 2007 | |
| Governor | Parris Glendening Bob Ehrlich Martin O'Malley |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Swann |
| Succeeded by | Peter Franchot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1921 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2011 (aged 89) Catonsville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | The Baltimore City College ("magnet" public high school) University of Baltimore (Law School) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army (1942–1946)
United States Army Reserves (1946–1979) |
| Years of service | 1942–1979 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
On September 12, 2006, Schaefer lost his reelection bid for a third term as Comptroller by Maryland Delegate Peter Franchot in the Democratic Party primary.[1]
William Donald Schaefer Media
Then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer presenting Alan White with a Proclaimation naming him 'The Evening Mayor of Baltimore' in 1975, in honor of his efforts to revive nightlife in downtown Baltimore. (Also featured: White's production assistant, Bonnie Frazier.)
Schaefer speaking at USS Antietam commissioning for the United States Navy, 1987
Schaefer at the unveiling of a Monument dedicated to the "Maryland 400", Prospect Park, August 27, 1991.
The flag-draped casket of William Donald Schaefer being carried into historic Old Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, at North Charles and East Saratoga Streets, April 27, 2011
Schaefer statue in the Inner Harbor
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References
- ↑ "William Donald Schaefer (1921-2011) Biographical Series; Governor of Maryland 1987-1995, Comptroller of Maryland 1999-2007 (Democrat)". Archives of Maryland, MSA SC 3520-1489. Maryland State Government. April 19, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
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