Leigh Gerdine
Leigh Gerdine | |
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| Born | June 22, 1917 Sheyenne, North Dakota |
| Died | March 1, 2002 (aged 84) |
| Education | |
| Occupations | Educator, Musician |
| Employer(s) | Washington University in St. Louis Webster University Opera Theatre of Saint Louis |
| Known for | President of Webster University |
| Spouse |
Alice Strauch Meyer (m. 1961) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Conflicts | World War II |
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Leigh Gerdine (22 June 1917 - 1 March 2002) was an American musician and educator, He was called "the spiritual father of the arts in St. Louis." A Rhodes Scholar, he served as President of Webster University and founded the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.