Richard Varick (March 15, 1753 – July 30, 1831) was an American lawyer, military officer, and politician who has been referred to as "The Forgotten Founding Father." A major figure in the development of post-Independence New York City and State, Varick became the 45th Mayor of New York City in 1789 and served eleven consecutive one-year terms until 1801.
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15 March 1753 Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey
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30 July 1831 (aged 78) Jersey City, New Jersey
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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