Randolph Guggenheimer (politician)

Randolph Guggenheimer
Guggenheimer in 1899
President of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1898 – December 31, 1901
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished, Charles V. Fornes as President of the Board of Aldermen
Personal details
BornJuly 20, 1846
DiedSeptember 12, 1907(1907-09-12) (aged 60–61)
PartyDemocratic

Randolph Guggenheimer (July 20, 1846 – September 12, 1907) was a politician in New York City who served as the inaugural President of the Council of the City of Greater New York from 1898 through 1901. He was Jewish, and a philanthropist towards many Jewish causes. He died at his home in Elberon on September 12, 1907.