James Michael Curley

(1874-1958)

American politician

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James Michael Curley (November 20, 1874 – November 12, 1958) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served four terms as Mayor of Boston. He also served a single term as Governor of Massachusetts, characterized by one biographer as "a disaster mitigated only by moments of farce" for its free spending and corruption. He also served two terms, separated by 30 years, in the United States Congress and was a frequent candidate for other state and national offices. He was twice convicted of criminal behavior and notably served time in prison during his last term as mayor. He is remembered as one of the most colorful figures in Massachusetts politics.

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Born	James Michael Curley 20 November 1874 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died	12 November 1958 (aged 83) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Zodiac	Scorpio
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