Louis F. Haffen
Louis Francis Haffen | |
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| 1st Borough President of The Bronx | |
| In office January 1, 1898 – August 29, 1909 | |
| Succeeded by | John F. Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1854 Melrose, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1935 (aged 81) New York City, U.S. |
Louis Francis Haffen (November 6, 1854 – December 25, 1935) was an American engineer and politician who was the first Bronx Borough President. He was elected four times and was known as the "Father of the Bronx." He was a member of the Democratic Party.