About E. Leland Taylor
Lived 1885 – 1948 (aged 62). E. Leland Taylor was an American politician.
Edward Leland Taylor (April 10, 1885 – February 16, 1948) was mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, from 1945 to 1948.
Life E. Leland Taylor was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and moved to Louisville with his family when he was 13. He graduated from Louisville Male High School and the University of Virginia, where he received a law degree in 1912. He practiced law in Louisville but eventually worked in real estate. During his term, he was able to secure land for the expansion of the city and its highway system.
He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Who was E. Leland Taylor?
American politician (1885-1948)
When was E. Leland Taylor born?
E. Leland Taylor was born on 10 April 1885 in Knoxville.
When did E. Leland Taylor die?
E. Leland Taylor died on 16 February 1948.
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E. Leland Taylor was a politician.
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E. Leland Taylor was American.
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