William Campbell Preston Breckinridge
American politician (1837–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Campbell Preston Breckinridge (August 28, 1837 – November 18, 1904) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from Kentucky; a U.S. Representative from 1885 to 1895. He was a scion of the Breckinridge political family: grandson of Senator John Breckinridge, and first cousin of Vice President John C. Breckinridge.
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William Campbell Preston Breckinridge | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn |
Succeeded by | William Claiborne Owens |
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Born | (1837-08-28)August 28, 1837 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 1904(1904-11-18) (aged 67) |
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | John C. Breckinridge (cousin) |
Children | Sophonisba Desha |
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Alma mater | Centre College University of Louisville |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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