Paul Richard (1667–1756) was the 37th
Mayor of New York City from 1735 to 1739. Paul Richard was one of the most prominent merchants and citizens of New York, and Mayor of the City in 1735-1739. His remains were buried in
Trinity Church under the chancel, which in the ancient edifice was at the east end of the building. In digging for the foundations of the present church, in 1839, the broken fragments of the tombstone of Paul Richard were discovered. He was also a Governor of Kings College, now
Columbia University
Columbia University (also known as Columbia, and officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhatt ...
, and was elected to the General Assembly.
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Mayors of New York City
1667 births
1756 deaths
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