Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne

Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne (born October 12, 1853 in Watertown , Connecticut , † May 24, 1937 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American politician and from 1913 to 1917 the 24th Governor of Illinois. Between 1905 and 1907 he was mayor of Chicago.

Early years and political advancement

Edward Dunne went through elementary school in Peoria . He then studied law at Union College until 1877 and then practiced as a lawyer in Chicago. Dunne's political career began in 1892. That year he became a Cook County judge . He held this position until 1905. Between 1905 and 1907 he was mayor of Chicago. In 1912 he was named a candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election by the Democratic Party . In the actual election he managed a clear victory over the previous governor Charles S. Deneen .

Illinois Governor

Dunne's four-year tenure began on February 3, 1913. During his tenure, he promoted the expansion of the road network in Illinois. On June 26, 1913, Illinois introduced women to the presidential election. This made Illinois the first state east of the Mississippi River to pass such a law. At the federal level, women's suffrage was only introduced in 1919. It is also worth mentioning a shipwreck on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915 in which 812 people were killed. In 1916, Dunne ran for re-election, but was defeated by his Republican opponent Frank Orren Lowden .

Another résumé

After leaving the office of governor, Dunne devoted himself mainly to his private affairs. In 1930 he worked again as a lawyer for Cook County. In 1933 he published a treatise on the history of Illinois in five volumes ( The Heart of the Nation ). Edward Dunne died in Chicago on May 14, 1937. He was married to Elizabeth Kelly with whom he had three children.

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SURNAME	Dunne, Edward Fitzsimmons
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	October 12, 1853
PLACE OF BIRTH	Watertown , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH	May 24, 1937
Place of death	Chicago , Illinois