John B. Fournet Politician

John Baptiste Fournet (July 27, 1895 – June 3, 1984) was a Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, lieutenant governor (1932–1935) of his state, and associate justice (1935–1949) and Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court (1949–1970). He was an original backer of Governor and United States Senator Huey Pierce Long, Jr.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 27, 1895
Birth place	Louisiana , St. Martin Parish Louisiana , St. Martinville Louisiana , United States
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	June 03, 1984
Place of death	Jackson Mississippi , Hinds County Mississippi , Mississippi

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Office holder

office	Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Louisiana State Representative from St. Martin Parish Associate Justice Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Louisiana Supreme Court
party	Democratic Party (United States)