Charles B. Garrigus

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Charles B. Garrigus
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 33rd district
In office
January 5, 1959 - January 2, 1967
Preceded by
Succeeded byErnest N. Mobley
Personal details
Born(1914-06-13)June 13, 1914
Benton, Illinois
DiedOctober 4, 2000(2000-10-04) (aged 86)
Kingsburg, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Ferne Marie Fetters (m. 1936, d. 1982)
Children5

Charles B. Garrigus (June 13, 1914 Benton, Illinois[1] – October 4, 2000) was an American poet and professor who was California Poet Laureate from 1966 to 2000. He also served in the California State Assembly for 33rd district from 1959 to 1967.

He lived in Reedley, California and was professor of English at Reedley College.[2]

References[]

  • Patricia Leigh Brown (February 13, 2002). "Seeking California Poets Who Want Laurels to Rest On". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  • "Candidate Biography: Charles B. Garrigus". JoinCalifornia. 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.

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