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Cyrus King

1772 – 1817

American politician

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About Cyrus King

Lived 1772 – 1817 (aged 44). Cyrus King was an American politician and lawyer.

Cyrus King (September 6, 1772 – April 25, 1817) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, half-brother of Rufus King.

Early life and education Born in Scarborough in Massachusetts Bay's Province of Maine, King attended Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1794. He studied law.

Career King served as private secretary to Rufus King when he was United States Minister to England in 1796. He completed law studies in Biddeford and was admitted to the bar in 1797, commencing his law practice in Saco. He served as major general of the Sixth Division, Massachusetts Militia. King was one of the founders of Thornton Academy in Saco.

King was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817).

Death He returned to Saco (then in Massachusetts' District of Maine), where he died on April 25, 1817, and was interred in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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Important facts

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Columbia College, Phillips Academy, Columbia University
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cyrus King?

American politician (1772-1817)

When was Cyrus King born?

Cyrus King was born on 6 September 1772 in Scarborough.

When did Cyrus King die?

Cyrus King died on 25 April 1817 in Saco.

What was Cyrus King's occupation?

Cyrus King was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Cyrus King?

Cyrus King was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cyrus King

· Wikidata: Q1148963

· DBpedia: Cyrus King

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