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David Rice Atchison (August 11 1807 – January 26 1886) was a mid-19th century Democratic United States Senator from Missouri. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate for six years.

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active years end date
1849-12-02, 1854-12-04, 1855-03-04
active years start date
1844-12-04, 1846-08-08, 1852-12-20
alma mater
Transylvania University
battle
American Civil War
birth date
1807-08-11
birth place
Lexington Kentucky
country
Confederate States of America, Missouri
death date
1886-01-26
death place
Missouri, Gower Missouri
LCCN Id
nr/89/009584
military branch
Missouri State Guard
military rank
General officer
order in office
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
party
Democratic Party (United States)
profession
Lawyer, Politician
successor
William R. King, Lewis Cass, James S. Green

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