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James Michael Curley (November 20 1874 – November 12 1958) was an American politician famous for his four terms as Democratic mayor of Boston Massachusetts and one term as Governor of Massachusetts. He also served twice in the United States House of Representatives. He was as well known for his popularity in Boston particularly with Irish Americans. His popularity was such that he was on one occasion reelected mayor while serving time in prison for a felony conviction.

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active years end date
1913-03-04, 1914-02-04, 1937-01-07, 1947-01-03
active years start date
1911-03-04, 1913-03-04, 1935-01-03, 1943-01-03
birth date
1874-11-20
birth place
Boston
death date
1958-11-12
death place
Boston
election majority
2315
lieutenant
Joseph L. Hurley
office
Governor of Massachusetts, Mayor of Boston
order in office
43rd, 48th, 53rd, 45th, 41st
party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Massachusetts's 11th congressional district, Massachusetts's 10th congressional district, Massachusetts's 12th congressional district, Massachusetts
religion
Catholic Church
successor
John Hynes, Malcolm Nichols, Frederick Mansfield, William Francis Murray, John F. Kennedy, Andrew James Peters, Charles F. Hurley, James A. Gallivan

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