Leo J. Sheridan
Chicago real estate executive and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland
About Leo J. Sheridan
Lived 1897 – 1975 (aged 78). Leo J. Sheridan was an American businessperson.
Leo John Sheridan (April 24, 1897 – November 10, 1975) was a Chicago real estate executive, and United States Ambassador to Ireland (1968–1969).
Sheridan was born in Chicago, graduating from Lane Technical High School and then attending Kent College of Law and the University of Chicago. In 1929, he founded his own real estate company – L.J. Sheridan & Co. – serving as president until becoming chairman in 1952. After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on November 1, 1968. He had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and served in the role until June 1, 1969. Sheridan died in 1975 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Chicago real estate executive and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland
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Leo J. Sheridan was born on 24 April 1897 in Chicago.
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Leo J. Sheridan died on 10 November 1975 in Lake Forest.
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Leo J. Sheridan was a businessperson.
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Leo J. Sheridan was American.
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