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Samuel Ward King
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| 15th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 2, 1839 – May 1, 1843 |
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| Lieutenant Governor | Byron Diman |
| Preceded by | William Sprague III |
| Succeeded by | James Fenner |
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| Born | May 23, 1786 Johnston, Rhode Island |
| Died | January 20, 1851 (aged 64) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | King family plot, Johnston, RI |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Catherine Latham Angell |
| Profession | Physician |
Samuel Ward King (May 23, 1786 – January 20, 1851) was an American politician and physician. He was the 15th Governor of Rhode Island from 1839 to 1843.
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