Edward L. Breeden Jr.

Edward L. Breeden Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 12, 1944 – January 12, 1972
Preceded by	Vivian L. Page
Succeeded by	Herbert H. Bateman
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City
In office January 8, 1936 – January 12, 1944
Preceded by	Vivian L. Page
Succeeded by	Delamater Davis
Personal details
Born	Edward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr. (1905-01-28)January 28, 1905 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Died	June 1, 1990(1990-06-01) (aged 85) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Willie Holland Virginia Hurt
Alma mater	Hampden–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.[1] 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.[2]

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.

External links

• Edward L. Breeden Jr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007