Alvin Olin King
Alvin Olin King (June 21, 1890 – February 21, 1958) was an American politician allied with the Democratic faction of Governor Huey Pierce Long Jr. A state senator, he was President Pro Tempore in 1931, after Long had been elected in 1930 as a US Senator.
Alvin King | |
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| 41st Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 25, 1932 – May 10, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Huey Long |
| Succeeded by | Oscar K. Allen |
| 34th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office 1931–1932 | |
| Governor | Huey Long |
| Preceded by | Paul N. Cyr |
| Succeeded by | John B. Fournet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1890 Leoti, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1958 (aged 67) Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Tulane University (BA, LLB) |
After Long had conflict with his lieutenant governor, who was ruled to have resigned, King advanced to serve as lieutenant governor for a year. Beginning in late January 1932, he served for three and a half months as governor of Louisiana, after Long had resigned and moved to Washington, D.C.
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