Political leader of a municipal corporation. Mayors are either
appointed or elected for a limited term. In Europe until the
mid-19th century, most mayors were appointed by the central
government; in France, they are still agents of the central
government. In the U.S., they are either directly elected by the
populace or chosen by an elected council. Some fulfill only
ceremonial functions, executive power being held by a
professional manager hired by the legislature. A mayor's powers
may include the power to make appointments, veto legislation,
administer budgets, and manage administrative functions. Seealso
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Britannica.com. Born in Sandwich, New Hampshire, John Wentworth
was a huge man, towering 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) high and weighing
more than 300 pounds (136 kg). He drank at least a pint of
whiskey each day and would eat from 30-40 different foods during
a single meal. Wentworth was educated at the New Hampton
Literary Institute and Dartmouth College g