Leonard Read, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Leonard Read

American academic

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1898

Place of Birth: Hubbardston, Michigan, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 14-May-1983

Profession: writer, businessperson, economist, philosopher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Leonard Edward Read (September 26, 1898 – May 14, 1983) was the founder of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), which was one of the first modern libertarian institutions of its kind in the United States.
He wrote 29 books and numerous essays, including the well-known "I, Pencil" (1958).