John G. Schwegmann

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This article is about the member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. For his son, also a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, see .

John Gerald Schwegmann (August 12, 1911 – March 6, 1995)[1] was an American businessman, a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission.[2] In 1971, he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Louisiana.[2] Additionally, he founded Schwegmann Bank & Trust Co.[2] As a businessman and a chief executive officer of Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarkets, he at times challenged the fair trade laws.

References[]

  1. ^ "'The People's Grocer': Book looks back at history of Schwegmann empire". NoLa.com. August 7, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "300 unique New Orleans moments: Schwegmann brothers open namesake supermarket in August 1946". NoLa.com. September 17, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.


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