Lorenzo Benn | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
In office 1981 – June 2, 1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fulton County, Georgia, U. S. | September 11, 1933
Died | June 2, 1990 | (aged 56)
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 3[1][2] |
Alma mater | Long Island University University of Pennsylvania University of Iowa |
Lorenzo Benn (September 11, 1933[1] – June 2, 1990) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]
Benn was born in Fulton County, Georgia, the son of Lilla Merriweather and Legree Benn.[1][2] He attended Long Island University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Iowa and Atlanta Law School.[1]
In 1981, Benn was elected to represent the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] He served until his death.[2]
Benn died in June 1990 of cancer at his home, at the age of 56.[4]