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Robert Moses
American urban planner (1888–1981)
For other people named Robert Moses, see Robert Moses (disambiguation).
Robert Moses | |
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Moses in 1939 with a model of his proposed Battery Bridge | |
| In office January 17, 1927 – January 1, 1929 | |
| Governor | Al Smith |
| Preceded by | Florence E.
S. Knapp |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Flynn |
| In office 1924–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Laurance Rockefeller |
| In office January 18, 1934 – May 23, 1960 | |
| Appointed by | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Newbold Morris |
| Born | (1888-12-18)December 18, 1888 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1981(1981-07-29) (aged 92) West Islip, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
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