Biographical Data: Benjamin W. Leigh
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Benjamin W. Leigh |
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Full Name |
Benjamin Watkins Leigh |
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Date of Birth: | Jun 18, 1781 | Birthplace: |
Chesterfield County, Virginia | |
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Date of Death: |
Feb 2, 1849 | 67 yrs old |
Place of death: |
Richmond, Virginia |
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Religion: |
Unknown |
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Office Held: United States Senator |
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Political Party: |
National Republican |
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State Represented: |
Virginia |
Senate Class: |
2 |
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Date entered office: |
Feb 26, 1834 (52 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
William C. Rives |
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Date left office: |
Jul 4, 1836 (55 yrs old) |
Reason: |
Resigned |
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