Henry L. Fuqua

Henry Luse Fuqua
38th Governor of Louisiana
In office
May 13, 1924 – October 11, 1926
LieutenantOramel H. Simpson
Preceded byJohn M. Parker
Succeeded byOramel H. Simpson
Personal details
Born(1865-11-08)November 8, 1865
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
DiedOctober 11, 1926(1926-10-11) (aged 60)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Resting placeRoselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarie Laure “Laura” Matta (m. 1890–1926, his death)
Children3
EducationLouisiana State University (attended)
OccupationPrison warden
Businessman

Henry Luse Fuqua Sr. (November 8, 1865 – October 11, 1926), was an American government official and politician. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as the 38th Governor of Louisiana from 1924 until his death in 1926.