William Brown (Louisiana politician)
William G. Brown | |
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| Louisiana State Superintendent of Education | |
| In office 1872–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas W. Conway |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Lusher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1832 Trenton, New Jersey, US |
| Died | May 14, 1883 (aged 50) New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Occupation | Politician, educator, editor |
William G. Brown (August 12, 1832 – May 14, 1883) was an American educator, editor, and the first African American to serve as Louisiana State Superintendent of Education from 1872 to 1876. Brown was one of only four African Americans elected to the office of state education superintendent in the United States during the Reconstruction era. He also served as the first editor of the Louisianian newspaper.