Seth Low

Seth Low
Low in 1901
92nd[1] Mayor of New York City
In office January 1, 1902 – December 31, 1903
Preceded by	Robert Anderson Van Wyck
Succeeded by	George B. McClellan Jr.
11th President of Columbia University
In office 1890–1901
Preceded by	Frederick A. P. Barnard
Succeeded by	Nicholas Murray Butler
23rd Mayor of Brooklyn
In office January 1, 1881 – December 31, 1885
Preceded by	James Howell
Succeeded by	Daniel D. Whitney
Personal details
Born	(1850-01-18)January 18, 1850 New York City, US
Died	September 17, 1916(1916-09-17) (aged 66) Bedford Hills, New York, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Anne Wroe Scollay Curtis
Parent	Abiel Abbot Low (father)
Relatives	Abbot Augustus Low (brother) Harriet Low (aunt)
Alma mater	Columbia College

Seth Low (January 18, 1850 – September 17, 1916) was an American educator and political figure who served as the mayor of Brooklyn from 1881 to 1885, the president of Columbia University from 1890 to 1901, a diplomatic representative of the United States, and the mayor of New York City from 1902 to 1903. He was a leading municipal reformer fighting for efficiency during the Progressive Era.