Richard Brent (politician)
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"Senator Brent" redirects here. For the 1850s Virginia State Senate member, see George William Brent.
Richard Brent (1757 – December 30, 1814) was an American planter, lawyer, and politician who represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate, and at various times Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford counties as he served at various times in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Virginia, Preceded by ...
Richard Brent | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1809 – December 30, 1814 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Moore |
Succeeded by | James Barbour |
Member of the Virginia Senate from Prince William and Fairfax Counties | |
In office 1808–1809 | |
Preceded by | John C. Hunter |
Succeeded by | William Tyler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Leven Powell |
Succeeded by | Thomas Claiborne |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799 | |
Preceded by | Richard B. Lee |
Succeeded by | Leven Powell |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince William County | |
In office 1800–1801 | |
In office 1793–1795 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Stafford County | |
In office 1788–1789 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1757 (1757) Stafford County, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | December 30, 1814(1814-12-30) (aged 56–57) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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