James P. Clarke
American politician (1854–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about James P. Clarke?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the Canadian composer, see James P. Clarke (composer).
James Paul Clarke (August 18, 1854 – October 1, 1916) was a lawyer and politician from the Arkansas Delta during the Progressive Era. He served in public office over a period of almost 30 years, rising from the Arkansas General Assembly to Attorney General of Arkansas and later 18th Governor of Arkansas, ending his career in the United States Senate. In a period of Democratic Party hegemony known as the "Solid South", Clarke blended positions of the budding Populist movement, such as free silver and railroad regulation, with white supremacy and his gifted skills as an orator to popularity and electoral success.
Quick Facts President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Preceded by ...
James Paul Clarke | |
---|---|
President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office March 13, 1913 – October 1, 1916 | |
Preceded by | Jacob H. Gallinger |
Succeeded by | Willard Saulsbury Jr. |
United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office March 4, 1903 – October 1, 1916 | |
Preceded by | James K. Jones |
Succeeded by | William F. Kirby |
18th Governor of Arkansas | |
In office January 8, 1895 – January 12, 1897 | |
Preceded by | William Meade Fishback |
Succeeded by | Daniel Webster Jones |
Attorney General of Arkansas | |
In office 1893–1895 | |
Governor | William M. Fishback |
Preceded by | William E. Atkinson |
Succeeded by | E. B. Kinsworthy |
Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 10, 1889 – January 9, 1893[1] | |
Preceded by | George B. Peters[2] |
Succeeded by | Henry N. Word[3] |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the Phillips County district | |
In office January 10, 1887 – January 10, 1889[4] | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 18, 1854 Yazoo City, Mississippi |
Died | October 1, 1916(1916-10-01) (aged 62) Little Rock, Arkansas |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | James P. Clarke, Jr. Julia Clarke Marion Clarke |
Relatives | Clarke Tucker (great-great-grandson) |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Profession | Lawyer |
Signature | |
Close