David S. King
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For other people named David King, see David King (disambiguation).
David Sjodahl King (June 20, 1917 – May 5, 2009) was a representative from Utah. He served three terms between 1959 and 1967.
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David Sjodahl King | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | William A. Dawson |
Succeeded by | Sherman P. Lloyd |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Sherman P. Lloyd |
Succeeded by | Sherman P. Lloyd |
United States Ambassador to Madagascar | |
In office January 26, 1967 – August 16, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard M. Nixon |
Preceded by | C. Vaughan Ferguson, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Anthony D. Marshall |
United States Ambassador to Mauritius | |
In office July 29, 1968 – August 16, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard M. Nixon |
Preceded by | William B. Hussey |
Succeeded by | William D. Brewer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-06-20)June 20, 1917 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Died | May 5, 2009(2009-05-05) (aged 91) Kensington, Maryland, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Rosalie King |
Children | 8, including Jody |
Education | University of Utah Georgetown University Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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He was a member of the Democratic Party.