Richard Brent (Virginia)

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Richard Brent (1757December 30, 1814) was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Stafford County, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Richard B. Lee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 17th congressional district

March 4, 1795 - March 3, 1799
Succeeded by
Leven Powell
Preceded by
Leven Powell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 17th congressional district

March 4, 1801 - March 3, 1803
Succeeded by
Thomas Claiborne
Preceded by
Andrew Moore
United States Senator (Class 1) from Virginia
March 4, 1809 - December 30, 1814
Served alongside: William B. Giles
Succeeded by
James Barbour