Leander Perez
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Leander Henry Perez Sr. (July 16, 1891 ā March 19, 1969) was an American Democratic Party political boss of Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes in southeastern Louisiana during the middle third of the 20th century. Officially, he served as a district judge, later as district attorney, and as president of the Plaquemines Parish Commission Council. He was known for leading efforts to enforce and preserve segregation.
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Leander Perez | |
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District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana | |
In office 1924ā1969 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1891-07-16)July 16, 1891 Dalcour, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 1969(1969-03-19) (aged 77) Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | States' Rights (1948) American Independent (1968) |
Spouse | Agnes Octave Perez |
Relations | Leander H. Perez, III (grandson who was a son-in-law of State Representative Edward S. Bopp) |
Children | 4 |
Profession | District judge, district attorney, and president of the Plaquemines Parish Commission Council |
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