Eugene Sawyer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eugene Sawyer

Former mayor of the city of Chicago

Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1934

Place of Birth: Greensboro, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 19-Jan-2008

Profession: teacher, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Eugene Sawyer Jr.
(September 3, 1934 – January 19, 2008) was an American businessman, educator, and politician.
Sawyer was selected as the 53rd Mayor of Chicago, Illinois after the sudden death of then–mayor Harold Washington, serving from December 2, 1987 until April 24, 1989.
Sawyer was the second African-American to serve as mayor of Chicago.
Sawyer was a member of the Democratic Party.