Edward L. Breeden Jr.
American lawyer and politician
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Edward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr. (January 28, 1905 – June 1, 1990) was an American lawyer and politician who served for many decades as a member of the Virginia General Assembly, first in the House of Delegates and later in the Senate.[1] In 1970, he became the first formal majority floor leader of the Senate, after a move to reduce the power of the President pro tempore.[2]
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byHerbert H. Bateman
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byDelamater Davis
Edward L. Breeden Jr. | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 12, 1944 – January 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Vivian L. Page |
| Succeeded by | Herbert H. Bateman |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City | |
| In office January 8, 1936 – January 12, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Vivian L. Page |
| Succeeded by | Delamater Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr. January 28, 1905 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1990 (aged 85) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Willie Holland Virginia Hurt |
| Alma mater | Hampden–Sydney College George Washington University Law School |
