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He was an anarchist who lived for 28 years. He also killed William McKinley on September 14th 1901 and Leon Czolgosz was executed by the electric chair on October 29 1901
A man of that name whose first name was Leon, was the assasin of President McKinley.

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Who assassinated McKinley?

McKinley was shot twice by anarchist Leon Czolgosz on September 6, 1901.


Who assassinated President McKinley at the 1901 World's Fair?

Leon Czolgosz


When was McKinley assassinated?

William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901. at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York. Eight days later, he died on September 14, 1901, at the age of 42.He was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. His national memorial, as well as his presidential library are located in Canton, Ohio. Visit the related link Web site for more information on President McKinley:President William McKinley was attending the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY on 6 September 1901. At a reception shaking hands, he was shot by an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. McKinley died on 14 September, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President.


What happened on September 6 1901?

On September 6, 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley was greeting the public when Czolgosz approached and fired two shots, hitting him in the abdomen. McKinley initially survived the attack but succumbed to his injuries a week later, on September 14, leading to the ascension of Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency. This event marked a significant moment in American history, highlighting issues of security and the growing influence of anarchist movements.


Who assassinated a U.S. president?

There have been four successful assassinations of US presidents.John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln at Ford TheaterCharles Julius Guiteau shot President Garfield at the Baltimore and Potomac Railway StationLeon Frank Czolgosz shot President McKinnley at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New YorkLee Harvey Oswald shot President Kennedy passing the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas