| 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 | (1897-10-16)October 16, 1897 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1975(1975-04-17) (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. Watson died of April 17, 1975 in Sun City, Arizona.
Notes
- "The Wisconsin Blue Book 1960". UW-Madison Libraries. The Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- "Former school leader George E. Watson dies". Appleton Post Crescent. April 19, 1975. p. 11.
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