Wilson Riles
Wilson Riles | |
|---|---|
| 23rd California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office 1971–1983 | |
| Governor | Ronald Reagan (1971–1975) Jerry Brown (1975–1983) |
| Preceded by | Max Rafferty |
| Succeeded by | Bill Honig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilson Camanza Riles June 27, 1917 Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Died | April 1, 1999 (aged 81) Sacramento, California |
| Resting place | Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Sacramento, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Louise Phillips |
| Profession | Educator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Wilson Camanza Riles Sr. (June 27, 1917 – April 1, 1999) was an American educator and politician from California. He was the first African American to be elected to statewide office in California.