Robert Anderson Van Wyck
Robert Anderson Van Wyck | |
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| 91st Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Strong |
| Succeeded by | Seth Low |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1849 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 1918 (aged 69) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
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Robert Anderson Van Wyck (/væn ˈwaɪk/ van WYKE; July 20, 1849 – November 14, 1918) was the first mayor of New York City after the consolidation of the five boroughs into the City of Greater New York in 1898.