Alvin Olin King

Alvin Olin King (June 21, 1890 – 1958) was a Louisiana politician.

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June 21 - 1890 - 1958 - Louisiana

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King was born in Leoti, Kansas. He attended Tulane University Law School and began the practice of law. King was elected state senator and rose to president pro tempore of that body. When Huey Long left the governorship for a seat in the United States Senate, King replaced him as governor for the remainder of the term. After leaving office, King reverted to his legal profession.

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Leoti, Kansas - Tulane University - Practice of law - Huey Long - United States Senate

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Before his death in January 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, King had become President of the Louisiana Bar Association. By political affiliation, he was a Democrat: by religion, a Methodist.

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Lake Charles, Louisiana - Democrat - Methodist

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