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Ralph Turlington
American politician (1920–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ralph Donald Turlington Sr. (October 5, 1920 – May 12, 2021) was an American politician from the state of Florida.
Quick Facts Education Commissioner of Florida, Governor ...
Ralph Turlington | |
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Education Commissioner of Florida | |
In office 1974–1986 | |
Governor | Reubin Askew Bob Graham |
Preceded by | Floyd T. Christian |
Succeeded by | Betty Castor |
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1967–1969 | |
Preceded by | E. C. Rowell |
Succeeded by | Frederick H. Schultz |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Alachua County district | |
In office 1950–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ralph Donald Turlington (1920-10-05)October 5, 1920 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 2021(2021-05-12) (aged 100) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Ann Gellerstedt
(m. 1946; died 2003) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Florida Harvard University |
Occupation | insurance agent |
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