Adlai Stevenson I

Adlai Ewing Stevenson (October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) was an American politician. He was vice president of the United States under President Grover Cleveland. he ran for president and several other political offices but lost. He was also the first assistant Postmaster General and a member of the House of Representatives from Illinois.

Adlai Ewing Stevenson I
23rd Vice President of the United States
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897
President	Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Levi P. Morton
Succeeded by	Garret Hobart
Personal details
Born	(1835-10-23)October 23, 1835 Christian County, Kentucky
Died	June 14, 1914(1914-06-14) (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic Party

Adlai Stevenson II, his grandson, was also a notable politician and writer who became the governor of Illinois and ran for president but lost. Another grandson, McLean Stevenson, was an actor. His other grandson was Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson III.