About George Leeke
Lived 1881 – 1939 (aged 57). George Leeke was a British politician and businessperson.
George Leeke (2 April 1881 – 30 March 1939) was an Irish nationalist politician.
George Leeke was born in Magilligan, son of George Leeke (merchant) and Mary Lurting. Educated at St Columb's College, Leeke owned a hotel and fishery. He was elected to Londonderry County Council for the Nationalist Party. At the 1921 Northern Ireland general election, Leeke was elected in the Londonderry seat, although he did not take his seat until 1926. In 1929 his seat was abolished, and he instead won the Mid Londonderry seat, which he held until his death in 1939. He was active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
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Who was George Leeke?
Northern Irish politician
When was George Leeke born?
George Leeke was born on 2 April 1881.
When did George Leeke die?
George Leeke died on 30 March 1939 in Portrush.
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George Leeke was a politician and businessperson.
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George Leeke was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Leeke. https://biography.guide/george-leeke/
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