About Leonard Dunavant
Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 75). Leonard Dunavant was an American politician and businessperson.
Leonard C. Dunavant (October 29, 1919 – February 28, 1995) was an American businessman and politician from Tennessee who served as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Tennessee State Senate and an unsuccessful candidate in 1969 for a special election for U. S. Representative from Tennessee's 8th congressional district.
A native of Ripley, Tennessee, for many years he operated a furniture store in nearby Millington. He also served on the Millington City Council.
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Who was Leonard Dunavant?
American politician (1919-1995)
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Leonard Dunavant was born on 29 October 1919.
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Leonard Dunavant died on 28 February 1995.
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Leonard Dunavant was a politician and businessperson.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Dunavant. https://biography.guide/leonard-dunavant/
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