William E. Riker
William Edward Riker | |
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| Born | February 17, 1873 California |
| Died | December 3, 1969 (aged 96) Agnews State Hospital, Santa Clara, California |
| Occupation(s) | preacher, con-artist, politician |
| Spouse | Lucille Schutrum Jensen Riker (1874–1950) |
William Edward Riker (February 17, 1873 – December 3, 1969) was a White supremacist religious leader and perennial candidate who founded the community of Holy City, California, and was an unsuccessful candidate for California Governor. Other nicknames included "Father", "The Comforter", "The Professor", "The Emancipator".