Humphrey Morrey
First mayor of Philadelphia from 1691 to 1701 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Humphrey Morrey, or Murrey (c. 1650–1716) was the first mayor of Philadelphia under William Penn's 1691 charter.[1] He was not elected, but rather was appointed by Penn.[2]
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Humphrey Morrey | |
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1st Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office 1691–1701 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Edward Shippen |
Personal details | |
Born | c.1650 England |
Died | 1716 (aged 65–66) Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
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