George Gordon King
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For other people with the same name, see George King (disambiguation).
George Gordon King (June 9, 1807 – July 17, 1870) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district, Preceded by ...
George Gordon King | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Robert B. Cranston |
Succeeded by | Thomas Davis |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1845–1846 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-06-09)June 9, 1807 Newport, Rhode Island |
Died | July 17, 1870(1870-07-17) (aged 63) Newport, Rhode Island |
Resting place | Island Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Alma mater | Brown University Litchfield Law School |
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