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Vernon King

1923 – 2017

American politician

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Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 93–94). Vernon King was an American politician.

Vernon Cordell King (October 20, 1923 - February 14, 2017) was an American Democratic politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was born in Ray County, Missouri, on a farm near Lawson and Vibbard. He was educated at Ray County public schools, Central Missouri State University, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He married Ruth Marriott at Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He also served in the United States Army as a tank commander during the Battle of the Bulge. He received three purple hearts during the war.

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Born
1923
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Died
2017
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Who was Vernon King?

American politician

When was Vernon King born?

Vernon King was born in 1923.

When did Vernon King die?

Vernon King died in 2017.

What was Vernon King's occupation?

Vernon King was a politician.

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Vernon King was American.

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· Wikidata: Q137947028

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