J. Wayne Reitz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. Wayne Reitz

American university president, professor, agricultural economist

Date of Birth: 31-Dec-1908

Place of Birth: Olathe, Kansas, United States

Date of Death: 24-Dec-1993

Profession: economist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Julius Wayne Reitz (December 31, 1908 – December 24, 1993) was an American agricultural economist, professor and university president.
Reitz was a native of Kansas, and earned bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in his chosen field.
After working as an agricultural economist, university professor and U.S.
government agricultural administrator, Reitz was selected to be the fifth president of the University of Florida, serving from 1955 until 1967.