Friend Richardson
Friend William Richardson (born William Richardson; December 1, 1865 – September 6, 1943) was an American newspaper publisher and politician, most famous for supporting a 1923 gun control bill aimed at Chinese and Latinos. A member of the Progressive Party and later the Republican Party, Richardson was elected as the California State Treasurer from 1915 to 1923, and shortly afterwards as the 25th governor of California from 1923 to 1927. Richardson's governorship marked a sharp reversal in policies from previous administrations, rolling back many of the Progressive reforms and state governmental agencies put in place by previous governors Hiram Johnson and William Stephens.
Friend William Richardson | |
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| 25th Governor of California | |
| In office January 9, 1923 – January 4, 1927 | |
| Lieutenant | C. C. Young |
| Preceded by | William D. Stephens |
| Succeeded by | C. C. Young |
| 21st California State Treasurer | |
| In office January 5, 1915 – January 9, 1923 | |
| Governor | Hiram Johnson William Stephens |
| Preceded by | Edward D. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Charles G. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Richardson December 1, 1865 Friends Colony, Michigan |
| Died | September 6, 1943 (aged 77) Berkeley, California |
| Political party | Progressive; Republican |
| Spouse | Augusta Felder |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Publisher, politician |
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