elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886);
Synonyms: Chester A. Arthur / Chester Alan Arthur / President Arthur
Arthur (n.)
a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot;
