Anthony Celebrezze
Why Included
Italian-born Cleveland mayor, federal cabinet secretary and appeals judge.
Biography
Anthony J. Celebrezze (1910–1998) was born in Anzi, Italy, and grew up in Cleveland. He served as Cleveland's mayor from 1953 to 1962, then as secretary of health, education and welfare from 1962 to 1965. Appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1965, he took senior status in 1980 and continued judicial service until his death in 1998. His path connects immigrant history with municipal administration, federal departments and the courts. Those institutions had different powers and responsibilities; his biography provides a starting point for comparing them.
Notable For
- Mayor of Cleveland, 1953–1962
- Secretary of health, education and welfare, 1962–1965
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Sources
- Case Western Reserve: Celebrezzeacademic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anthony Celebrezze Italian?
Yes — Anthony Celebrezze is of Italian heritage with roots in Basilicata. Italian-born Cleveland mayor, federal cabinet secretary and appeals judge.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Politics & Governance
- Specialty
- Mayor/Cabinet
- Years
- 1910–1998
- Birth Place
- Anzi, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Basilicata
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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