David Rice Atchison Senator

David Rice Atchison (August 11, 1807 – January 26, 1886) was a mid-19th century Democratic United States Senator from Missouri. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate for six years. He is best known for the claim that for one day (March 4, 1849) he may have been Acting President of the United States.Atchison, owner of many slaves and a plantation, was a prominent pro-slavery activist and Border Ruffian leader, deeply involved with violence against abolitionists and other free-staters during the "Bleeding Kansas" events.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 11, 1807
Birth place	Lexington Kentucky
Date of death	January 26, 1886
Place of death	Missouri , Gower Missouri
Education	Transylvania University
Profession	Lawyer , Politician

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Politician

military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Missouri State Guard
military rank	General officer
party	Democratic Party (United States)
successor	William R. King Lewis Cass James S. Green