Bouanchaud, Hewitt Leonidas, 1877-1950

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Birth 1877-08-19
Death 1950-10-17

Biographical notes:

Louisiana State legislator (1908-1920) and Lieutenant Governor (1920-1924).

From the description of Hewitt Leonidas Bouanchaud handbill, 1924. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 277153010

Hewitt Leonidas Bouanchaud was Louisiana state representative for Pointe Coupee Parish in 1904-1908 and 1912-1920, serving as Speaker of the House in his last 4-year term. He was lieutenant governor of Louisiana between 1920 and 1924. Bouanchaud unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1924, despite being the handpicked candidate of outgoing governor, John M. Parker.

From the description of Hewitt Leonidas Bouanchaud papers, 1910-1921, 1950. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 77526537

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  • Advertising, political
  • Political campaigns

Occupations:

  • Legislators
  • Politicians

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  • Louisiana (as recorded)
  • Louisiana (as recorded)