Richard Vaux | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office May 20, 1890 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel J. Randall |
| Succeeded by | William McAleer |
| Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office 1857–1858 | |
| Preceded by | Robert T. Conrad |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1816 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1895 (aged 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Richard Vaux (December 19, 1816 – March 22, 1895) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1890 to 1891. He served as mayor of Philadelphia from 1857 to 1858.