Richard Brodhead
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For the president of Duke University, see Richard H. Brodhead.
"Senator Brodhead" redirects here. For the Michigan State Senate member, see Thornton F. Brodhead.
Richard Brodhead (January 5, 1811 – September 16, 1863) was an American lawyer and politician from Easton, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in both the U.S. House (1843 to 1849) and Senate (1851 to 1857).
Quick Facts United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Richard Brodhead | |
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United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Sturgeon |
Succeeded by | Simon Cameron |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | William Simonton |
Succeeded by | Milo M. Dimmick |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1837-1839 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-01-05)January 5, 1811 Lehman Township, Pennsylvania |
Died | September 16, 1863(1863-09-16) (aged 52) Easton, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
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He was the father of U.S. Representative Jefferson Davis Brodhead, who also represented Pennsylvania.