Leo J. Sheridan | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office November 1, 1968 – June 1, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Raymond R. Guest |
| Succeeded by | John D. J. Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1897 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 10, 1975 (aged 78) Lake Forest, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Leader (d. 1963) Beatrice Rice Gillick (d. 1990) |
| Children | 6 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Leo John Sheridan (April 24, 1897 – November 10, 1975) was a Chicago real estate executive, and United States Ambassador to Ireland (1968–1969).[1]
Sheridan was born in Chicago, graduating from Lane Technical High School and then attending Kent College of Law and the University of Chicago.[1] He served in the Army Signal Corps during World War I.[2] In 1929, he founded his own real estate company – L.J. Sheridan & Co. – serving as president until becoming chairman in 1952.[1] Active in the Catholic Church, he was named a Knight of St. Gregory in 1957.[1]
In 1968, Sheridan was appointed ambassador to Ireland by President Johnson.[3] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on November 1, 1968.[3] He had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and served in the role until June 1, 1969.[3] Sheridan died in 1975 in Lake Forest, Illinois.[1]
