Robert F. Wagner Jr.
Robert F. Wagner Jr. | |
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Wagner c. 1970 | |
| Personal Representative of the President to the Holy See | |
| In office November 28, 1978 – January 16, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | David M. Walters |
| Succeeded by | William A. Wilson |
| 52nd United States Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office June 24, 1968 – March 7, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Angier Biddle Duke |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Hill |
| 103rd Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1954 – December 31, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent R. Impellitteri |
| Succeeded by | John Lindsay |
| 14th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1957–1958 | |
| Preceded by | John Hynes |
| Succeeded by | Norris Poulson |
| 28th President of the National League of Cities | |
| In office 1955–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Allen C. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Ben West |
| 17th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 1950 – December 31, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Hugo Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Hulan Jack |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 16th New York district | |
| In office January 1, 1938 – January 13, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | William Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | John P. Morrissey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Ferdinand Wagner II April 20, 1910 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1991 (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Susan Edwards
(m. 1942; died 1964)Barbara Cavanagh
(m. 1965; div. 1971) |
| Children | 2, including Robert III |
| Relatives | Robert F. Wagner (father) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Unit | United States Army Air Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Robert Ferdinand Wagner II (April 20, 1910 – February 12, 1991) was an American diplomat and politician who served three terms as mayor of New York City, from 1954 to 1965. When running for his third term, he broke with the Tammany Hall leadership, ending the clubhouse's reign in city politics. He also served as United States Ambassador to Spain and in a number of other offices.