Leander Henry Perez Sr. (July 16, 1891 – March 19, 1969), was the Democratic 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 enforcing and preserving segregation.
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16 July 1891 Dalcour, Louisiana
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Died |
19 March 1969 (aged 77) Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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