William Edward Riker | |
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Born | California | February 17, 1873
Died | December 3, 1969 Agnews State Hospital, Santa Clara, California | (aged 96)
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.[1] Other nicknames included "Father", "The Comforter", "The Professor", "The Emancipator".