Adlai Stevenson I
American politician (1835–1914); Vice President of the United States from 1893 to 1897
Adlai Ewing Stevenson (October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) was an American politician. He was vice president of the United States under Grover Cleveland, and ran for President and several other political offices, but lost. He was also first assistant Postmaster General and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois, as well. His grandson of the same name also was a notable politician and writer. Another grandson, McLean Stevenson was an actor. His other grandson was Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson III.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson I | |
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| 23rd Vice President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Levi P. Morton |
| Succeeded by | Garret Hobart |
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| Born | October 23, 1835 Christian County, Kentucky |
| Died | June 14, 1914 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |