Jack Gremillion

Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion (June 15, 1914 – March 2, 2001), was the Democratic Attorney General of Louisiana from 1956 to 1972. Gremillion served "an unprecedented 16 years as the state's attorney general." He was widely known for his political partnership with Governor Earl Long.

Jack Gremillion
Gremillion in 1956
Attorney General of Louisiana
In office
May 1956  May 1972
GovernorEarl K. Long
Jimmie Davis
John McKeithen
Preceded byFred S. Leblanc
Succeeded byWilliam J. Guste
Personal details
Born
Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion

(1914-06-05)June 5, 1914
Ascension Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 2001(2001-03-02) (aged 86)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
  • Doris McDonald Gremillion (married 1942-1989, her death)
Children5
EducationAscension Catholic High School (High school)
Louisiana State University (BA)
LSU Law Center (JD)
ProfessionAttorney
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