Leon Jastremski
Leon Jastremski | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Baton Rouge | |
| In office 1876–1882 | |
| Preceded by | James Essex Elam |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Charrotte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1843 |
| Died | November 29, 1907 (aged 64) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rose Larguier (m. 1867) Sallie Land Ashton |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States Louisiana |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army Louisiana National Guard |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Captain (CSA) Brigadier General (National Guard) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Leon Jastremski (July 17, 1843 – November 29, 1907) was a French-born Confederate States Army soldier, journalist, and the three-term mayor of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his mayoralty, he fought for and was instrumental in making Baton Rouge the state capital again. He was a co-founder of the United Confederate Veterans. He wrote political articles as a newspaper editor, including an editorial noted for its advocacy of racial segregation.