Historical Profile
Lucius Lamar is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Lucius Lamar
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
Lucius Lamar (died 1893) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate from October 1877 to March 1885, during the 45th–49th Congresses. Lamar served as a Democrat. Lamar died on January 23, 1893.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar
- Died: January 23, 1893
- Term Started: December 3, 1883
- Term Ended: March 6, 1885
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 3, 1883 – Mar 6, 1885 48th–49th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Mississippi
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Lamar's service:
- Blanche Bruce (MS) 1877–1881
- James George (MS) 1881–1885