J. Paul Leonard

J. Paul Leonard
5th President of San Francisco State University
In office
1945–1957
Preceded byAlexander C. Roberts
Succeeded byGlenn Dumke
5th President of American University of Beirut
In office
1957–1961
Preceded byConstantin Zureiq
Succeeded byNorman Burns
Personal details
Born
John Paul Leonard

December 2, 1901
Lockwood, Missouri, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 1995
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
Resting placeOakmont Memorial Park
SpouseJohnnie Lucille Ferguson (m. 1927–1995)
Children2
Alma materDrury 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.