Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr.

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Preceded by William D. Cardwell Political party Democratic Children Richard E. Byrd Succeeded by John M. Steck Spouse Esther Bolling		Preceded by Edwin C. Jordan, II Role Politician Succeeded by Edwin P. Cox Name Richard Byrd,

Full Name Richard Evelyn Byrd Born August 13, 1860Austin, Texas, U.S. ( 1860-08-13 ) Alma mater University of Virginia (B.A.)University of Maryland (LL.B.) Died October 23, 1925, Richmond, Virginia, United States Education University of Virginia, University of Maryland School of Law Grandchildren Evelyn Bolling Byrd Clarke, Richard Evelyn Jr., Helen Byrd Stabler, Catherine Agnes Byrd Breyer Similar People Richard E Byrd, Harry F Byrd - Jr, Harry F Byrd, Howard W Gil, Michael J Estocin

Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr. (August 13, 1860 – October 23, 1925) was a Virginia politician. He represented Winchester in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1908 until 1914. One of his sons, Richard, became famous as a naval aviator who led an expedition to the South Pole; another, Harry, would serve as Governor of Virginia and in the United States Senate.

He was the son of Jennie (Rivers) and William Byrd.

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