Leo J. Ryan

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1925-05-05

Deathday 1978-11-18 (53 years old)

Place of Birth Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Also Known As Rep. Leo Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Biography

Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.

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