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Cecil R. King

American businessperson and politician (1898-1974) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76

Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969.

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King was first elected by special election on August 25, 1942, after previously serving out the term of Lee E. Geyer who had died in Washington, D.C., on October 11, 1941.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1974 · aged 76