Leander Perez
American judge
Died when: 77 years 246 days (932 months)Star Sign: Cancer
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 leading efforts to enforce and preserve segregation.
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