Richard Varick
Richard Varick ( March 15 , 1753 – July 30 , 1831 ) was an American lawyer , military officer , and politician who has been referred to as "The Forgotten Founding Father . " A major figure in the development of post-Independence New York City and State , Varick became the 45th Mayor of New York City in 1789 and served eleven consecutive one-year terms until 1801 . 
<triplet> Richard Varick <subj> March 15, 1753 <obj> date of birth <subj> July 30, 1831 <obj> date of death