Richard J. Daley

Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an American politician who served for 21 years as the mayor of Chicago, Illinnois. He was one of the biggest bosses of the Democratic Party in the country. As mayor, he was one of the most well-known Irish-Americans. His son Richard M. Daley was also the mayor of Chicago for 22 years. Another son was William M. Daley.

Daley was born in Bridgeport, Chicao and studied at DePaul University. He was married to Eleanor "Sis" Daley from 1936 until his death in 1976. They had seven children.

Daley died on December 20, 1976 in Chicago from a heart attack at the age of 74.

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Mayor Richard J. Daley of Chicago
Richard Daley's Gravesite

Category:1902 births
Category:1976 deaths
Category:Deaths from myocardial infarction
Category:DePaul University alumni
Category:Mayors of Chicago
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians