Benjamin Wood Richards
Benjamin Wood Richards | |
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| 59th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office 1829–1829 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Dallas |
| Succeeded by | William Milnor |
| In office 1830–1832 | |
| Preceded by | William Milnor |
| Succeeded by | John Swift |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1797 Batsto, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1851 (aged 53) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Ann Lippincott |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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Benjamin Wood Richards (November 12, 1797 – July 12, 1851) was an American politician who served as the 59th mayor of Philadelphia in 1829 and a second time from 1830 to 1832.