Back جورج م. ليدر Arabic جورج م. ليدر ARZ جورج ام. لئیدر AZB George M. Leader Danish George Michael Leader German George M. Leader Finnish George Michael Leader French Georgius Michael Leader Latin George M. Leader SIMPLE George M. Leader Swedish
George M. Leader | |
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.jpg) Leader's official photo, circa 1959. Used for display in state buildings and for other purposes. | |
| 36th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 18, 1955 – January 20, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Roy Furman |
| Preceded by | John Fine |
| Succeeded by | David Lawrence |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2, 1951 – November 30, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Leader |
| Succeeded by | Harry E. Seyler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Michael Leader January 17, 1918 York, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 9, 2013 (aged 95) Hershey, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Strickler |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Chicken hatchery operator |
George Michael Leader (January 17, 1918 – May 9, 2013) was an American politician. He served as the 36th governor of Pennsylvania from January 18, 1955, until January 20, 1959. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and a native of York County, Pennsylvania. He was the only person from that county ever to be elected governor of the state until the election of Tom Wolf in 2014.