Samuel J. Tilden Politician

Samuel Jones Tilden (February 9, 1814 – August 4, 1886) was the 25th Governor of New York and the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Presidency in the disputed election of 1876, winning a popular vote majority, but ultimately being denied victory by the electoral college. A political reformer, he was a Bourbon Democrat who worked closely with the New York City business community and led the fight against the corruption of Tammany Hall.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 09, 1814
Birth place	New Lebanon New York , United States
Religion	Christian
Date of death	August 04, 1886
Place of death	Yonkers New York , United States
Profession	Lawyer , Politician