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About John T. Hoffman
John Thompson Hoffman was the 23rd governor of New York (1869–72). He was also recorder of New York City (1861–65) and the 79th mayor of New York City (1866–68). Connections to the Tweed Ring ruined his political career, in spite of the absence of evidence to show personal involvement in corrupt activities. He is to date the last New York City mayor elected Governor of New York and the last elected to higher office.
Everything about John T. Hoffman →- Occupation
- politician, lawyer, governor, jurist
- Position held
- Governor of New York, Mayor of New York City, Recorder of New York City
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 10, 1828
- Died
- March 24, 1888