Rudolph Blankenburg
Rudolph Blankenburg | |
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| 81st Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| In office December 4, 1911 – January 3, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Reyburn |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1843 Barntrup, Principality of Lippe |
| Died | April 12, 1918 (aged 75) Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Keystone-Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
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Rudolph Blankenburg (February 16, 1843 – April 12, 1918) was an American businessman and manufacturer, who became a politician. He was elected mayor of Philadelphia, leading a reform administration from 1911 to 1916. He wrote commentaries on political corruption.