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Sterling Price

Sterling Price served as a representative for Missouri (1845-1847).

  • Democratic
  • Missouri
  • District -1
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Missouri

Representing constituents across the Missouri delegation.

District District -1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1845-1847

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Sterling Price (September 20, 1809 – September 29, 1867) was an American politician and military officer who was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army, fighting in both the Western and Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War. He rose to prominence during the Mexican–American War and served as governor of Missouri from 1853 to 1857. He is remembered today for his service in Arkansas (1862–1865) and for his defeat at the Battle of Westport on October 23, 1864.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Missouri, Sterling Price contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. Sterling Price’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.

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