Theodore Lyman II
Theodore Lyman II | |
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| 5th Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1834–1836 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Wells |
| Succeeded by | Samuel T. Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1792 |
| Died | July 18, 1849 (aged 56) |
| Party | Democratic and Working Men's |
| Relations | George W. Lyman (brother) |
| Children | Theodore Lyman III |
| Parent | Theodore Lyman I (father) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
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Theodore Lyman II (September 20, 1792 – July 18, 1849) was an American philanthropist, politician, and author, born in Boston, the son of Theodore Lyman I and Lydia Pickering Williams. He graduated from Harvard University in 1810, visited Europe (1812–14), studied law, and with Edward Everett, revisited Europe in 1817–19. From 1819 to 1822 he was an aide to John Brooks, the Governor of Massachusetts. He became brigadier general of militia in 1823, and from 1820 to 1825 he served in the Massachusetts General Court.