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    William R. King

    Vice president of the United States from March to April 1853

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  1. William Rufus DeVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was an American politician and diplomat. He was the 13th vice president of the United States from March 4 until his death in April 1853.

  2. William R. King. (13th Vice President of the United States) William Rufus King was an American politician and diplomat who is often remembered as the shortest-serving Vice President of United States. A senator and diplomat, King remained in office only for six weeks, between March 1853 and April 1853. Born to a wealthy family of North Carolina ...

  3. Apr 14, 2024 · William Rufus de Vane King was the 13th vice president of the United States (1853) in the Democratic administration of Franklin Pierce. Although elected and sworn in as vice president, he did not live to perform any of the official duties of that office.

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  4. 6 days ago · William Rufus DeVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was an American politician and diplomat. He was the 13th vice president of the United States for six weeks in 1853 before his death. Earlier he had been elected as a U.S. representative from North Carolina and a senator from Alabama. He also served as minister to France during the ...

  5. Sep 14, 2022 · William Rufus DeVane King was the U.S.'s 13th vice president, and the only one to take the oath of office in another country. He and President James Buchanan were also the subjects of scandalous talk.

  6. www.wikiwand.com › en › William_Rufus_DeVane_KingWilliam R. King - Wikiwand

    William Rufus DeVane King was an American politician and diplomat. He was the 13th vice president of the United States from March 4 until his death in April 1853.

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