Leo Ryan
American politician (1925-1978) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 53
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. was an American politician and teacher. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented California's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his assassination in the Jonestown massacre in 1978.
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Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1978 · aged 53
