Bigelow, John, 1817-1911
Name Entries
person
Bigelow, John, 1817-1911
Computed Name Heading
Name Components
Surname :
Bigelow
Forename :
John
Date :
1817-1911
eng
Latn
authorizedForm
rda
Bigelow, John, Sr., 1817-1911
Computed Name Heading
Name Components
Surname :
Bigelow
Forename :
John
NameAddition :
Sr.
Date :
1817-1911
eng
Latn
alternativeForm
rda
Genders
Exist Dates
Biographical History
John Bigelow was born in Malden-on-Hudson, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1838. From 1849 to 1861, he was one of the editors and co-owners of the New York Evening Post. He was active in the Republican Party and in 1860, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him American Consul in Paris in 1861 and later served as American ambassador to France.
After the Civil War's conclusion, he returned to New York, where he assisted Samuel J. Tilden in opposing the corruption that flourished in New York City under William Magear Tweed. He was subsequently elected Secretary of State of New York, a position he held until 1876. When the Democrats nominated Tilden for President in 1876, he served as Tilden's campaign manager, and in that capacity advised Tilden in the famous dispute over the result of the presidential election. Bigelow helped establish the New York Public Library and served as its first president from May 27, 1895 until his death on December 19, 1911.
eng
Latn
External Related CPF
https://viaf.org/viaf/27323768
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50011221
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50011221
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q960376
Other Entity IDs (Same As)
Sources
Loading ...
Resource Relations
Loading ...
Internal CPF Relations
Loading ...
Languages Used
eng
Latn
Subjects
Awards
Awards
Diplomatic and consular service, American
Diplomatic and consular service, American
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 - Portraits
Journalism
Journalism
Navigation
Navigation
Panama Canal (Panama)
Presidential candidates
Presidential candidates
Prisons
Prisons
Sculpture, Modern
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding
Statesmen
Warships
Warships
Nationalities
Americans
Activities
Occupations
Authors
Diplomats
Editors
Journalists
Lawyers
Statesmen
Legal Statuses
Places
Malden-on-Hudson
NY, US
AssociatedPlace
Birth
Saugerties
NY, US
AssociatedPlace
New York
NY, US
AssociatedPlace
Death
Convention Declarations
<conventionDeclaration><citation>VIAF</citation></conventionDeclaration>