King, William R. (1786-1853)
- Name:
- King, William R. (1786-1853)
- Title:
- U.S. Vice President under Franklin Pierce, 1853
U.S. Minister to France, 1844-46
U.S. Senator from Alabama, 1819-44
U.S. Representative from North Carolina, 1811-16 - Other Names:
- King, William Rufus DeVane
- Born:
- 04/07/1786
- Birthplace:
- Sampson County, NC
- Died:
- 04/18/1853
- Death Location:
- Selma, AL
- Residence:
- North Carolina
Alabama - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Lawyer
Politician - Notes:
- Died of tuberculosis after only 45 days as Vice President.
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