Richard Frothingham Jr.
Richard Frothingham Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Second Mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1851–1853 | |
| Preceded by | George Washington Warren |
| Succeeded by | James Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1812 Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 29, 1880 Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vrylena Blanchard |
| Occupation | Journalist, Newspaper editor |
Richard Frothingham Jr. (January 31, 1812 – January 29, 1880) was a Massachusetts historian, journalist, and politician. Frothingham was a proprietor and managing editor of The Boston Post. He also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and as the second mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts, in the United States.