George Earl Watson
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Preceded byJohn Callahan
Succeeded byAngus B. Rothwell
BornOctober 16, 1897
Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 17, 1975 (aged 77)
Sun City, Arizona, U.S.
George Earl Watson | |
|---|---|
| 19th Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin | |
| In office 1949–1961 | |
| Preceded by | John Callahan |
| Succeeded by | Angus B. Rothwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1897 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1975 (aged 77) Sun City, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Lawrence University University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Occupation | Educator |
George Earl Watson (October 16, 1897 – April 17, 1975) was an American educator.
Born in Neenah, Wisconsin, Watson received his bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and his masters from University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then became a teacher and served as principal and school supervisor. He served as Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1949 to 1961.[1] Watson died of April 17, 1975 in Sun City, Arizona.[2]
