Jane Margaret Byrne was an American politician who served as the 50th mayor of Chicago from April 16, 1979, until April 29, 1983. Prior to her tenure as mayor, Byrne served as Chicago's commissioner of consumer sales from 1969 until 1977, the only... Wikipedia
Born: May 24, 1933, Chicago, IL
Died: November 14, 2014 (age 81 years), Chicago, IL
Spouse: Jay McMullen (m. 1978–1992) and William Byrne (m. 1956–1959)
Previous office: Mayor of Chicago (1979–1983)
Education: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Barat College
Party: Democratic Party
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