Politics · Law · 1877–1956
Alben W. Barkley — Age & Birthday
Born: 24 November 1877 · Died: 30 April 1956 · Age at death: 78
How old was Alben W. Barkley when he died?
Alben W. Barkley died aged 78. He was born on 24 November 1877 and died on 30 April 1956.
Vice President of the United States under Harry S. Truman
Did you know?He is credited with popularising the term Veep as a shorthand nickname for the office of the Vice President.
Alben William Barkley (November 24, 1877 – April 30, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky who served as the 35th vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 under President Harry S. Truman. In 1905, he was elected to local offices and in 1912 as a U.S. representative.
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- Age at death
- 78
- Would be
- 148
- Years since death
- 70
- Born
- November 24, 1877 · Lowes, United States
- Died
- April 30, 1956
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Politics, Law
Family
- Father
- John Wilson Barkley
- Mother
- Electra Eliza Smith
- Spouses
- Dorothy Brower, Jane Hadley Barkley
- Children
- Laura Louise Barkley, Marian Barkley
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- Would-be age todayAlben W. Barkley would be 148 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryAlben W. Barkley's 149th birthday is in 29 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!149th
- Death anniversaryThe 71st anniversary of Alben W. Barkley's death is in 186 days. A moment to remember their legacy.71st
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