Tweed,William Marcy — Tweed, William Marcy. Known as “Boss Tweed.” 1823 1878. American politician. The Democratic boss of New York City in the 1860s, he defrauded the city of millions of dollars before being exposed and convicted (1873). * * * … Universalium
Tweed, William Marcy — known as Boss Tweed born April 3, 1823, New York, N.Y., U.S. died April 12, 1878, New York City U.S. politician. He worked as a bookkeeper and volunteer firefighter. As city alderman (1851–56), he gained influence in Tammany Hall and obtained… … Universalium
Tweed, William Marcy — llamado Boss Tweed (3 abr. 1823, Nueva York, N.Y., EE.UU.–12 ago. 1878, Nueva York). Político estadounidense. Fue tenedor de libros y bombero voluntario. Como regidor municipal (1851–56), ganó influencia en Tammany Hall y escaló importantes… … Enciclopedia Universal
William Marcy Tweed — William Tweed William Marcy Tweed (* 3. April 1823 in New York; † 12. April 1878 im Ludlow Street Jail zu New York) war ein amerikanischer Politiker, welcher als Anführer des Männerbunds St. Tammany Society (besser bekannt unter der Bezeichnung… … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Marcy Tweed — [William Marcy Tweed] (1823–78) a New York City political leader, known as ‘Boss’ Tweed, who became a symbol for dishonest behaviour in city politics. In the 1860s he was the leader of ↑Tammany Hall and ran the ‘Tweed Ring’, which accepted… … Useful english dictionary
William Marcy Tweed — Уильям Марси Твид William Marcy Tweed Лидер Демократической партии Нью Йорка … Википедия
Tweed, William Magear — ▪ American politician also (erroneously) called William Marcy Tweed , byname Boss Tweed born April 3, 1823, New York, N.Y., U.S. died April 12, 1878, New York, N.Y. American politician who, with his “Tweed ring” cronies, systematically… … Universalium
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William M. Tweed — Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York s 5th district In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 … Wikipedia
William Tweed — William Marcy Tweed (* 3. April 1823 in New York City; † 12. April 1878 ebenda) war ein amerikanischer Politiker. Der Anführer des Männerbunds St. Tammany Society (besser bekannt unter der Bezeichnung „Tammany Hall“) und der von dieser… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Tweed — /tweed/, n. 1. William Marcy /mahr see/ ( Boss Tweed ), 1823 78, U.S. politician. 2. a river flowing E from S Scotland along part of the NE boundary of England into the North Sea. 97 mi. (156 km) long. 3. a male given name. * * * I Medium to… … Universalium
