About John A. Lesner
Lived 1868 – 1938 (aged 70). John A. Lesner was an American politician.
John Adam Lesner (June 26, 1868 – July 5, 1938) was an American Democratic politician who served twice as a member of the Senate of Virginia, from 1908 to 1916 and from 1923 until his death in 1938. The district had two senators from 1924 until 1932, and lawyer James Smith Barron was the other senator until census-based reapportionment also changed the district number.
The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia is named after him.
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Who was John A. Lesner?
American politician
When was John A. Lesner born?
John A. Lesner was born on 26 June 1868 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, Virginia.
When did John A. Lesner die?
John A. Lesner died on 5 July 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, Virginia.
What was John A. Lesner's occupation?
John A. Lesner was a politician.
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John A. Lesner was American.
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