Willard Saulsbury Jr.
Willard Saulsbury | |
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| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
| In office December 14, 1916 – March 3, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | James Paul Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Albert B. Cummins |
| Secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – December 14, 1916 | |
| Leader | John W. Kern |
| Preceded by | William E. Chilton |
| Succeeded by | Key Pittman (Acting) |
| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Harry A. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | L. Heisler Ball |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1861 Georgetown, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1927 (aged 65) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | May Lammot du Pont |
| Relations | Gove Saulsbury (uncle) Eli Saulsbury (uncle) |
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| Education | University of Virginia, Charlottesville |
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Willard Saulsbury Jr. (April 17, 1861 – February 20, 1927) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as U.S. Senator from Delaware and President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate.