George M. Leader
Governor of Pennsylvania (1918-2013)
George Michael Leader (January 17, 1918 – May 9, 2013) was an American politician. He was the 36th Governor of Pennsylvania from January 18, 1955 until January 20, 1959. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was born and grew up in York County, Pennsylvania. As of 2013, he was the only person from that county ever to be elected governor of the state. His father was politician Guy Leader.
George M. Leader | |
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| 36th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 18, 1955 – January 20, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Roy Furman |
| Preceded by | John Fine |
| Succeeded by | David Lawrence |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2, 1951 – November 30, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Leader |
| Succeeded by | Harry E. Seyler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Michael Leader January 17, 1918 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 2013 (aged 95) Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jane Strickler (?-2011; her death) |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Chicken hatchery operator |
| Profession | Politician |
Leader was born on January 17, 1918 in York, Pennsylvania. He studied at Gettysburg College and at the University of Pennsylvania. Leader was married to Mary Jane Strickler until her death in 2011. Leader died on May 9, 2013 from natural causes in his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, aged 95.[1]
References
change- ↑ Snyder, Myles (9 May 2013). "Former governor George Leader dies". abc27. Retrieved 9 May 2013.[permanent dead link]
Other websites
change- George Michael Leader entry Archived 2013-05-02 at the Wayback Machine at the National Governor's Association
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