Joseph Simon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Simon

American politician

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1851

Place of Birth: Bechtheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Date of Death: 14-Feb-1935

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Joseph Simon (February 7, 1851 – February 14, 1935) was a German-born politician and attorney in the U.S.
state of Oregon.
He was born in Bechtheim, Hesse, and his family immigrated to the United States when he was one year old, settling in Portland, Oregon.
A Republican, Simon served on the city council before election to the Oregon State Senate.
He was later elected to the United States Senate for one partial term, 1898 to 1903.
He later served as mayor of Portland for one term, 1909 to 1911.
He was also the first Jewish Republican senator.