Lord Beaconsfield Landry

Lord Beaconsfield Landry (1878 – 1934), commonly known as L. B. Landry, was an American physician, civic leader, teacher, newspaper columnist, and vocalist. He was African American, and lived in the Algiers neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was an influential community leader. A historical marker is dedicated to him, and a school, the L.B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School, is named after him in Algiers.

Early life and education Lord Beaconsfield Landry was born on March 11, 1878, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana; the son of Amanda (née Grigsby) and Pierre Caliste Landry. His father worked as a local politician and was the first Black mayor of Donaldsonville. He received his elementary education in Donaldsonville and completed high school at Gilbert Academy in New Orleans, followed by further study in Baldwin, Louisiana.

Landry received a B.A. degree in 1902, from Fisk University in Nashville. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, until his remains were re-interrned to Nashville.

The L.B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School in New Orleans was named for him when opened on October 26, 1938.