Oscar Penn Fitzgerald
Oscar Penn Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| 5th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office December 2, 1867 – December 4, 1871 | |
| Governor | Frederick Low Henry H. Haight |
| Preceded by | John Swett |
| Succeeded by | Henry N. Bolander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1829 Caswell County, North Carolina |
| Died | 1911 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Banks |
| Profession | Clergy |
Oscar Penn Fitzgerald (August 24, 1829 – August 5, 1911) was a Methodist clergyman, journalist and educator. He served as California Superintendent of Public Instruction (1867–1871) and was elected a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South in 1890.