Hempstead Washburne

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Hempstead Washburne

In office
1891 – 1893
Preceded by DeWitt Clinton Cregier
Succeeded by Carter Harrison, Sr.

Born November 11, 1852
Died April 13, 1919
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political party Republican
Residence Chicago, Illinois

Hempstead Washburne (November 11, 1852 - April 13, 1919; buried in Graceland Cemetery) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1891-1893) for the Republican Party. He was the son of Elihu B. Washburne, Congressman, Secretary of State, and Minister to France.