Jefferson Monroe Levy
Jefferson Monroe Levy | |
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Levy in 1912 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Parsons |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Farley |
| Constituency | 13th district (1911–1913) 14th district (1913–1915) |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Richard C. Shannon |
| Succeeded by | Oliver H.P. Belmont |
| Constituency | 13th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1852 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1924 (aged 71) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New York University School of Law |
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Jefferson Monroe Levy (April 16, 1852 – March 6, 1924) was a three-term U.S. congressman from New York, a leader of the New York Democratic Party, and a renowned real estate and stock speculator.
In 1879 at the age of 27, he took control of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. Levy spent a considerable part of his fortune having Monticello and its grounds restored and preserved.