William R. King

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13th Vice President of the United States
William R. King

In office March 4, 1853 – April 18, 1853
President	Franklin Pierce
Preceded by	Millard Fillmore
Succeeded by	John C. Breckinridge

Born	April 7, 1786(1786-04-07) Sampson County, North Carolina
Died	April 18, 1853 (aged 67) Selma, Dallas County, Alabama
Political party	Democratic

William Rufus deVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, a Senator from Alabama, and the thirteenth Vice President of the United States. Excluding John Tyler and Andrew Johnson — both of whom ascended to the Presidency — he was the shortest-serving person to occupy that office (45 days, see List of U.S. Vice Presidents by time in office).

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