Walter Leake
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For the American politician from Virginia, see Walter Daniel Leake.
"Senator Leake" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Leake (disambiguation).
Walter Daniel[citation needed] Leake (May 20, 1762 – November 17, 1825) was a judge, U.S. senator, and governor of Mississippi. He served as a United States Senator from Mississippi (1817–1820), as a justice in 1821, and as third Governor of Mississippi (1822–1825). He was the first Governor of Mississippi to die in office.
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Quick Facts 3rd Governor of Mississippi, Lieutenant ...
Walter Leake | |
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3rd Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 7, 1822 – November 17, 1825 | |
Lieutenant | David Dickson Gerard Brandon |
Preceded by | George Poindexter |
Succeeded by | Gerard Brandon |
United States Senator from Mississippi | |
In office December 10, 1817 – May 15, 1820 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | David Holmes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1762-05-20)May 20, 1762 Albemarle County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | November 17, 1825(1825-11-17) (aged 63) Hinds County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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