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Grandison Delaney Royston

1809 – 1889

American politician

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About Grandison Delaney Royston

Lived 1809 – 1889 (aged 79). Grandison Delaney Royston was an American politician.

Grandison Delaney Royston (December 9, 1809 – August 14, 1889) was a politician in Arkansas who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, as well as the Arkansas Senate. He also served as United States Attorney for the District of Arkansas and was a delegate to the Arkansas Constitutional Convention.

Born in Carter County, Tennessee, he moved to Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1837. In 1853 he was elected a prosecuting attorney. He served in the Arkansas State Senate in 1858. He represented the state in the First Confederate Congress from 1862 to 1864.

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Important facts

Born

9 December 1809, Carter County

Birth century

19th century

Died

14 August 1889

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the Arkansas Senate, Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives

Also known as

Grandison D. Royston, G. D. Royston, G. Royston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Grandison Delaney Royston?

American politician (1809–1889)

When was Grandison Delaney Royston born?

Grandison Delaney Royston was born on 9 December 1809 in Carter County.

When did Grandison Delaney Royston die?

Grandison Delaney Royston died on 14 August 1889.

What was Grandison Delaney Royston's occupation?

Grandison Delaney Royston was a politician.

What nationality was Grandison Delaney Royston?

Grandison Delaney Royston was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Grandison Delaney Royston

· Wikidata: Q5595446

· DBpedia: Grandison Royston

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