Anton Joseph Cermak | |
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44th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office April 7, 1931 – March 6, 1933 | |
Preceded by | William Hale Thompson |
Succeeded by | Frank J. Corr |
Personal details | |
Born | Kladno, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary | May 9, 1873
Died | March 6, 1933 Miami, Florida, United States | (aged 59)
Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wound) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mary Horejs Cermak |
Children | 1 daughter |
Antonín Josef Čermák (May 9, 1873 – March 6, 1933) was an American politician of Czech origin. He was best known as the mayor of Chicago. He was mayor from 1931 until his assassination in 1933.