Edward Johnson | |
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| 3rd Mayor of Baltimore | |
| In office 1808–1816 | |
| Preceded by | Thorowgood Smith |
| Succeeded by | George Stiles |
| In office 1819–1820 | |
| Preceded by | George Stiles |
| Succeeded by | John Montgomery |
| In office 1822–1824 | |
| Preceded by | John Montgomery |
| Succeeded by | John Montgomery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1767 Baltimore, Province of Maryland, British America |
| Died | 1829 (aged 61–62) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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Edward Johnson (1767 – 1829) was an American politician and businessman. He was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and served as that city's mayor for six terms between 1808 and 1824. A staunch member of Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party, he led Baltimore during the War of 1812 and was instrumental in organizing the civilian defense of the city. For several years he was the owner of one of Baltimore's largest breweries and also served as a director of the Bank of Baltimore.