William R. King

vice president of the United States from March to April 1853

William Rufus deVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was a U.S. representative from North Carolina, a senator from Alabama, and the thirteenth vice president of the United States. Excluding John Tyler and Andrew Johnson — both of whom ascended to the presidency — he was the shortest-serving person to occupy that office (45 days, see List of vice presidents of the United States by time in office).

William R. King
13th Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1853 – April 18, 1853
PresidentFranklin Pierce
Preceded byMillard Fillmore
Succeeded byJohn C. Breckinridge
Personal details
Born(1786-04-07)April 7, 1786
Sampson County, North Carolina
DiedApril 18, 1853(1853-04-18) (aged 67)
Selma, Dallas County, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic