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Alben William Barkley

Photograph of Alben William Barkley Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Alben William
Surname
Barkley
Occupation
Senator

The Name Alben

Origin
Germanic or English
Meaning
Possibly related to 'noble' or 'bright,' though the etymology is uncertain.
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