Willard Saulsbury Jr.
American politician (1861–1927) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Willard Saulsbury Jr. (April 17, 1861 – February 20, 1927) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as U.S. Senator from Delaware and President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate.
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Willard Saulsbury | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office December 14, 1916 – March 3, 1919 | |
Preceded by | James Paul Clarke |
Succeeded by | Albert B. Cummins |
Secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
In office March 4, 1913 – December 14, 1916 | |
Leader | John W. Kern |
Preceded by | William E. Chilton |
Succeeded by | Key Pittman (Acting) |
United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Harry A. Richardson |
Succeeded by | L. Heisler Ball |
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Born | (1861-04-17)April 17, 1861 Georgetown, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1927(1927-02-20) (aged 65) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | May Lammot du Pont |
Relations | Gove Saulsbury (uncle) Eli Saulsbury (uncle) |
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Education | University of Virginia, Charlottesville |
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