Washington King
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Preceded byJohn How
Succeeded byJohn How
BornOctober 5, 1815
New York City, US
New York City, US
DiedAugust 27, 1861 (aged 45)
St. Louis, Missouri, US
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Washington King | |
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| 15th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | John How |
| Succeeded by | John How |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1815 New York City, US |
| Died | August 27, 1861 (aged 45) St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Political party | Know Nothing |
Washington King (October 5, 1815 – August 27, 1861) was the 15th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1855 to 1856.
Mayor King was a passenger on the Pacific Railroad excursion train that crashed through the temporary bridge over the Gasconade River on November 1, 1855. He was badly cut in the accident.[1] Subsequently, he declared a day of mourning for the victims.
