Alben W. Barkley II
Alben William Barkley II (September 15, 1944 – January 30, 2023) was an American politician who served as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture from 1980 to 1984. He also had a failed bid for Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Alben W. Barkley II | |
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Alben W. Barkley II | |
| 26th Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas O. Harris |
| Succeeded by | David Boswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1944 |
| Died | January 30, 2023 (aged 78) Hanson, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Kenton Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patricia Barkley |
| Relations | Alben W. Barkley (grandfather) |
| Parent(s) | David Barkley Dorothy Barkley |
| Education | Murray State University (B.A.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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