About Karl C. King
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 77). Karl C. King was an American politician.
Karl Clarence King (January 26, 1897 – April 16, 1974) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography Karl C. King was born in Plevna, Kansas. He attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas, Columbia University in New York City, and the Wharton School of Business.
During the First World War, King served in the United States Navy. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Kansas City, New York, and Philadelphia. He was engaged in farming and the farm supply business at Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in 1922.
King was elected as a Republican to the 82nd Congress, by special election, November 6, 1951, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Albert C. Vaughn. He was re-elected to the two succeeding Congresses, but was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1956. He authored his autobiography, titled Prairie Dogs and Postulates.
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Who was Karl C. King?
American politician (1897-1974)
When was Karl C. King born?
Karl C. King was born on 26 January 1897 in Plevna.
When did Karl C. King die?
Karl C. King died on 16 April 1974 in Philadelphia.
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Karl C. King was a politician.
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Karl C. King was American.
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