J. Paul Leonard
J. Paul Leonard | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of San Francisco State University | |
| In office 1945–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander C. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Dumke |
| 5th President of American University of Beirut | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Constantin Zureiq |
| Succeeded by | Norman Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Paul Leonard December 2, 1901 Lockwood, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1995 Walnut Creek, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakmont Memorial Park |
| Spouse | Johnnie Lucille Ferguson (m. 1927–1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Drury University, Teachers College, Columbia University |
John Paul Leonard (1901–1995) was an American educator, and university president. He was the 5th President of San Francisco State University (SFSU) serving from 1945 to 1957; and the 5th President of American University of Beirut serving from 1957 to 1961.