Richard Batterton
Richard Yates "Dick" Batterton (November 5, 1905 – July 1978) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1959 to 1963.[1][2] He is to date the last Republican to serve as Mayor of Denver.
Richard Batterton | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1959–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Will Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | Tom Currigan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1905 Petersburg, Illinois |
| Died | July 1978 (aged 72) Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
References
- "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- "Richard Y. Batterton Papers". The Denver Public Library - Western History/Genealogy Department. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
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