Leo Frank

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1. When was Leo Frank born?April 17, 1884
2. Where was Leo Frank born?Texas, USA
3. What is the education?Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University (1906)
4. What is the career?Superintendent, National Pencil Company, Atlanta (1908-1913)
5. Who was Leo Frank?Leo Frank was a Jewish-American man born in 1884. He studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University and later worked as a manager at the National Pencil Company in Atlanta.
6. What happened to Leo Frank in 1913?In 1913, Leo Frank was accused of killing 13‑year‑old Mary Phagan, who worked at his factory. He was put on trial in July of that year.

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