About E. L. Henry
E. L. Henry, 89, American politician, member (1968–1980) and speaker (1972–1980) of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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|E. L. Henry (February 10, 1936 – April 23, 2025) was an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1980.
Life and career
Henry was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on February 10, 1936. He attended Baylor University and Louisiana State University.
Henry served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1980.
In 2012, Henry was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.
Henry died on April 23, 2025, at the age of 89.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._L._Henry
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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
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1.In which city was E. L. Henry born?
- A.Shreveport, Louisiana
- B.Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- C.New Orleans, Louisiana
- D.Jonesboro, Louisianacorrect
E. L. Henry was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on February 10, 1936.
Source: Life and career section
2.What is the birth date of E. L. Henry?
- A.December 5, 1938
- B.January 22, 1932
- C.March 15, 1940
- D.February 10, 1936correct
E. L. Henry was born on February 10, 1936.
Source: Biography introduction
3.During which years did E. L. Henry serve in the Louisiana House of Representatives?
- A.1972 to 1984
- B.1960 to 1972
- C.1968 to 1980correct
- D.1976 to 1988
E. L. Henry served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
4.At which institution did E. L. Henry pursue his education?
- A.Harvard University
- B.Tulane University
- C.Baylor Universitycorrect
- D.University of Texas
E. L. Henry attended Baylor University and Louisiana State University.
Source: Life and career section
5.What position did E. L. Henry hold in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1980?
- A.Speakercorrect
- B.Majority Leader
- C.Sergeant at Arms
- D.Clerk
E. L. Henry served as speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
6.In what year was E. L. Henry inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame?
- A.2005
- B.2015
- C.2008
- D.2012correct
In 2012, E. L. Henry was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.
Source: Life and career section
7.On what date did E. L. Henry die?
- A.April 23, 2025correct
- B.January 30, 2024
- C.May 12, 2025
- D.February 10, 2024
E. L. Henry died on April 23, 2025.
Source: Life and career section
8.What was the age of E. L. Henry at the time of his death?
- A.92
- B.89correct
- C.85
- D.87
E. L. Henry died at the age of 89.
Source: Life and career section
9.Which of these universities did E. L. Henry attend?
- A.University of Alabama
- B.Auburn University
- C.Rice University
- D.Louisiana State Universitycorrect
E. L. Henry attended Baylor University and Louisiana State University.
Source: Life and career section
10.Which political body did E. L. Henry serve as a member of for twelve years?
- A.City Council of Jonesboro
- B.United States Senate
- C.Louisiana State Senate
- D.Louisiana House of Representativescorrect
E. L. Henry served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
11.What is the full name of the organization that honored E. L. Henry in 2012?
- A.Louisiana Historical Society
- B.Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Famecorrect
- C.State Archive of Louisiana
- D.American Political Association
E. L. Henry was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in 2012.
Source: Life and career section
12.In which state did E. L. Henry pursue his political career?
- A.Arkansas
- B.Louisianacorrect
- C.Texas
- D.Mississippi
E. L. Henry served as a member and speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Which of the following professional roles did E. L. Henry hold?
- A.Politiciancorrect
- B.University Professor
- C.Journalist
- D.Architect
E. L. Henry is described as an American politician.
Source: Biography introduction
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