Leo Burnett

American advertising executive
Person human Q326356
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Leo Burnett

Summary

Leo Burnett is a human[1]. Born in St. Johns[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1891[3]. He passed away in Lake Zurich[4]. He died on June 7, 1971[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], advertising person[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leo Burnett was born in St. Johns[2].
  • Leo Burnett died in Lake Zurich[4].
  • Leo Burnett was born on October 21, 1891[3].
  • Leo Burnett died on June 7, 1971[5].
  • Leo Burnett is buried at Rosehill Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Leo Burnett was Phoebe Snetsinger[11].
  • Leo Burnett held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Leo Burnett worked as a journalist[6].
  • Leo Burnett's professions included advertising person[7].
  • Leo Burnett's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Leo Burnett was educated at University of Michigan[13].
  • Leo Burnett is recorded as male[14].
  • Leo Burnett's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Leo Burnett's Commons category is recorded as Leo Burnett[16].
  • Leo Burnett's family name is recorded as Burnett[17].
  • Leo Burnett's given name is recorded as Leo[18].
  • Leo Burnett's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+103470'}[19].
  • Leo Burnett's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+104319'}[20].
  • Leo Burnett's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+102272'}[21].
  • Leo Burnett's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+101038'}[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Leo Burnett's place of birth was St. Johns[2]. He was born on October 21, 1891[3].

Education

Leo Burnett's education included a stint at University of Michigan[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], advertising person[7], and businessperson[8].

Personal Life

A child of Leo Burnett was Phoebe Snetsinger[11].

Death and Burial

Leo Burnett died on June 7, 1971[5]. He died in Lake Zurich[4]. Burial took place at Rosehill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Leo Burnett ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Leo Burnett born?

Leo Burnett was born in St. Johns[2].

Where did Leo Burnett die?

Leo Burnett passed away in Lake Zurich[4].

What did Leo Burnett do for work?

Leo Burnett worked as journalist[6], advertising person[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Leo Burnett go to school?

Leo Burnett was educated at University of Michigan[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Howardcorn33 · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Leo Noble Burnett.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Leo Burnett (1959) (cropped).jpg"
  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Michigan
    Place of birth St. Johns
    Child Phoebe Snetsinger
    Occupation
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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