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Rudolph King

1887 – 1961

Politician in Massachusetts, US

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About Rudolph King

Lived 1887 – 1961 (aged 73). Rudolph King was an American politician.

Rudolph Francis King (November 2, 1887 – September 10, 1961 ) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1937 to 1944 and was House Speaker from 1943 to 1944. Born in Horton Bluff, Nova Scotia, he had previously served as a member of the School Committee, Board of Assessors, and the Board of Health and Cemeteries and was the town moderator and chairman of the board of selectmen in Millis, Massachusetts. In 1946 he was nominated by Governor Maurice J. Tobin to serve as State Commissioner of Public Works, but refused the offer. In 1957, King was forced to retire following a vote by the Massachusetts Governor's Council to remove King from office after he reached the state's mandatory retirement age of 70.

King was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the Governor's Council during the 1958 election.

King died on September 10, 1961, in Millis, Massachusetts.

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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Also known as
Rudolph Francis King, Rudolph F. King

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolph King?

politician in Massachusetts, US

When was Rudolph King born?

Rudolph King was born on 2 November 1887 in Horton Bluff, Nova Scotia.

When did Rudolph King die?

Rudolph King died on 10 September 1961 in Millis.

What was Rudolph King's occupation?

Rudolph King was a politician.

What nationality was Rudolph King?

Rudolph King was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolph King

· Wikidata: Q7377429

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