Seth Low
Seth Low | |
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Low in 1901 | |
| 93rd Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1902 – December 31, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
| Succeeded by | George B. McClellan Jr. |
| 11th President of Columbia University | |
| In office 1890–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick A. P. Barnard |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Murray Butler |
| 23rd Mayor of Brooklyn | |
| In office January 1, 1881 – December 31, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | James Howell |
| Succeeded by | Daniel D. Whitney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1850 New York City, US |
| Died | September 17, 1916 (aged 66) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne Wroe Scollay Curtis |
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| Relatives | Abbot Augustus Low (brother) Harriet Low (aunt) |
| Alma mater | Columbia College |
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Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916) was an American public figure. He chronologically served as the 23rd mayor of Brooklyn from 1881 to 1885, the 11th president of Columbia University from 1890 to 1901, a diplomatic representative of the United States to the International Peace Conference at The Hague in 1899, and the 93rd mayor of New York City from 1902 to 1903. He was a leading municipal reformer fighting for efficiency during the Progressive Era.