Eugene Schmitz
Eugene Schmitz | |
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Schmitz in 1907 | |
| 26th Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office January 8, 1902 – July 8, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | James D. Phelan |
| Succeeded by | Charles Boxton |
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
| In office January 8, 1918 – January 4, 1926 | |
| Preceded by | Edward L. Nolan |
| Succeeded by | Charles F. Todd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1864 |
| Died | November 20, 1928 (aged 64) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (before 1901) Union Labor (after 1901) |
| Spouse |
Julia Driscoll (m. 1891) |
| Children |
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| Profession | Musician, labor leader, politician |
Eugene Edward Schmitz (August 22, 1864 – November 20, 1928), often referenced as "Handsome Gene" Schmitz, was an American musician, conductor, musical director, labor leader and politician who served as the 26th mayor of San Francisco from 1902 to 1907. His administration is remembered for its response to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and its downfall during the San Francisco graft trials.