Leo J. Ryan
Birth date
May 5, 1925
Death date
November 18, 1978
Place of birth
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
53 years
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.
Also known as
Rep. Leo Ryan
