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Edward L. Breeden Jr.

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American lawyer and politician
Edward L. Breeden Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 12, 1944 – January 12, 1972
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byHerbert H. Bateman
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City
In office
January 8, 1936 – January 12, 1944
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byDelamater Davis
Personal details
BornEdward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr.
(1905-01-28)January 28, 1905
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1990(1990-06-01) (aged 85)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Willie Holland
Virginia Hurt
Alma materHampden–Sydney College
George Washington University Law School

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. 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.

References

  1. "Edward L. Breeden Jr., 85, Who Once Led Va. Senate, Dies". The Washington Post. June 7, 1990. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. "Bill Offered To Up State Motor Fuels Tax Two Cents". The Danville Register. January 23, 1970. p. 1-A. Retrieved May 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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Offices and distinctions
Senate of Virginia
Preceded byJames D. Hagood
(as President pro tempore)
Senate Majority Leader
1970–1972
Succeeded byWilliam B. Hopkins
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