Cecil R. King

Cecil Rhodes King (January 13, 1898 – March 17, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969. King was first elected by special election on August 25, 1942, after previously serving out the term of Lee E. Geyer who had died in Washington, D.C., on October 11, 1941.

For other people named Cecil King, see Cecil King (disambiguation).
Cecil R. King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 17th district
In office
August 25, 1942 – January 3, 1969
Preceded byLee E. Geyer
Succeeded byGlenn M. Anderson
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 67th district
In office
January 4, 1937 – August 25, 1942
Preceded byLee E. Geyer
Succeeded byClayton A. Dills
In office
January 2, 1933 – January 7, 1935
Preceded byGeorge F. Gillette
Succeeded byLee E. Geyer
Personal details
Born(1898-01-13)January 13, 1898
Fort Niagara, New York
DiedMarch 17, 1974(1974-03-17) (aged 76)
Inglewood, California
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationUniversity of Southern California
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
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