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William Collins Whitney

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

William Collins Whitney 1841-1904, American financier and political leader, b. Conway, Mass. After attending (1863-64) Harvard law school, he moved to New York City, became successful as a corporation lawyer, and was associated with various public utility companies and transportation interests. He helped lead the fight that brought about the downfall of William Marcy Tweed and the election (1874) of Samuel J. Tilden as governor. As city corporation counsel (1875-82) he helped save New York City much money. Whitney, important in Democratic politics, served (1885-89) as Secretary of the... Read more

William C(ollins) Whitney
Encyclopedia Britannica

(born July 5, 1841, Conway, Mass., U.S.—died Feb. 2, 1904, New York, N.Y.) U.S. politician. He practiced law in New York City, where he helped Samuel Tilden overthrow the corrupt political boss William Magear Tweed ; he also served as corporation counsel for the city (1875–82). As U.S. ...

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The Oxford American College Dictionary

Col·lins ¹ , Michael (1890–1922) , Irish nationalist leader and politician. A member of Parliament for Sinn Fein, he commanded the Irish Free State forces in the civil war and became head of state but was assassinated ten days later. Col·lins ² / / ...

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