Robert Ferdinand Wagner, Jr.
Robert Ferdinand Wagner, Jr., usually known as Robert F. Wagner, Jr. (1910 - 1991), was a former mayor of New York City. He was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of Robert F. Wagner.
Wagner served in the State Assembly (1937 - 1941) and Borough President of Manhattan (1950 - 1953). He served as delegate to conventions and was nominated for the Senate and the Vice-Presidency. During World War II he served in the Air Corps. He was the ambassador to Spain (1968 - 1969).
His nomination and election as New York City mayor caused a rift in the Democratic Party, and instigated a long-standing feud between Eleanor Roosevelt and Carmine DeSapio, Boss of Tammany Hall.
Wagner died in Manhattan of heart failure.
