1830 - 1898
Philip Becker American Politician
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Philip Becker was born on this day 68 years ago
Born 25th April, 1830.
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Details
| First Name |
Philip
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| Last Name |
Becker
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| Birthday |
25th April, 1830
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| Birthplace |
Oberotterbach, Bavaria, Germany
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| Died |
4th July, 1898
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| Place of Death |
Buffalo, New York, United States
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Politician
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Philip Becker (1830–1898) was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York, serving 1876–1877 and 1886–1889. He was born in Oberotterbach, Bavaria, Germany, on April 25, 1830. He graduated from college in Germany at sixteen years of age. In 1847, Philip and his older brother were provided the means to pay the fare to America and he settled in Buffalo, where his aunt and uncle lived. In 1852, he married Sarah Goetz. He entered the retail and wholesale grocery business. Becker was instrumental in organizing the German Insurance Company in 1867 and was President of the company from 1869 until his death.
