David C. Broderick
David Colbreth Broderick (February 4, 1820 – September 16, 1859) was an attorney and politician, elected by the legislature as Democratic U.S. Senator from California. He lived in New York until moving to California during the Gold Rush. He was a first cousin of politicians Andrew Kennedy of Indiana and Case Broderick of Kansas. At age 39, Broderick was fatally wounded in a duel with jurist David S. Terry, a former friend.
David Broderick | |
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| United States Senator from California | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – September 16, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Weller |
| Succeeded by | Henry P. Haun |
| Lieutenant Governor of California | |
Acting | |
| In office January 9, 1851 – January 8, 1852 | |
| Governor | John McDougall |
| Preceded by | John McDougall |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Purdy |
| Member of the California Senate | |
| In office 1850–1852 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Colbreth Broderick February 4, 1820 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1859 (aged 39) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Homicide by duel |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Free Soil |
| Broderick-Terry Dueling Place | |
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Broderick-Terry Dueling Place | |
| Location | 1100 Lake Merced Boulevard, Daly City, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7081°N 122.4842°W |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architect | David S. Terry and Broderick |
| Designated | June 1, 1932 |
| Reference no. | 19 |
Location of Broderick-Terry Dueling Place in California David C. Broderick (the United States) | |
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