Edward L. Breeden Jr.
Lawyer and politician
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| Intro | Lawyer and politician | ||
| Places | United States of America | ||
| was | Politician Lawyer | ||
| Work field | Politics | ||
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| Birth | 28 January 1905, Norfolk, Virginia, USA | ||
| Death | 1 June 1990 (aged 85 years) | ||
| Star sign | Aquarius | ||
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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. 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.