Arthur H. Breed Sr.
Arthur H. Breed Sr. | |
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Portrait by Fred Hartsook, c. 1920s | |
| 33rd President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
| In office January 8, 1917 – July 26, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Newton W. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | William P. Rich |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1913 – January 7, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | John Walter Stetson |
| Succeeded by | William Knowland |
| Constituency | 15th district (1913–1931) 16th district (1931–1933) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Hastings Breed November 27, 1865 |
| Died | April 28, 1953 (age 87) Piedmont, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Caroline M. Hall
(m. 1893; died 1950) |
| Children | 4, including Arthur Jr. |
Arthur Hastings Breed Sr. (November 27, 1865 – April 28, 1953) was an American politician who served in the California State Senate as a Republican, representing the 15th and 16th districts. He was also the longest serving President pro tempore of the Senate, holding the role for 16 years between 1917 and 1933.