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Who was the first mayor of Philadelphia?

April 26, 2017Mayor Philadelphia

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Who was the first mayor of Philadelphia?

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The first mayor of Philadelphia was Humphrey Morrey who held the office when William Penn erected the Town and Borough of Philadelphia into a City by his charter of 1691. It is unknown how long he remained Mayor; however, it is not unlikely he held the office until 1701.