Historical Profile
William King is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William King
Former U.S. Senator for Alabama
Biography
William King (died 1853) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1819 and 1852, between the 16th and 32nd Congresses. King served as a Democratic-Republican and later as a Democrat. King died on April 18, 1853.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Rufus de Vane King
- Died: April 18, 1853
- Term Started: July 1, 1848
- Term Ended: December 20, 1852
Service History
- Dec 14, 1819 – Apr 15, 1844 16th–28th Congresses Democratic-Republican Alabama
- Jul 1, 1848 – Dec 20, 1852 30th–32nd Congresses Democrat Alabama
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 Alabama
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during King's service:
- John Walker (AL) 1819–1822
- William Kelly (AL) 1822–1825
- Henry Chambers (AL) 1825–1826
- Israel Pickens (AL) 1826
- John McKinley (AL) 1826–1831, 1837
- Gabriel Moore (AL) 1831–1837
- Clement Clay (AL) 1837–1841
- Arthur Bagby (AL) 1841–1844
- Dixon Lewis (AL) 1848
- Benjamin Fitzpatrick (AL) 1848–1849
- Jeremiah Clemens (AL) 1849–1852