Lionel Wilson (politician)
Lionel Joseph Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 45th Mayor of Oakland | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Reading |
| Succeeded by | Elihu M. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1915 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1998 (aged 82) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria Towns (m. 1942) Dorothy P. McGuinness
(m. 1950) |
| Alma mater | (LLB) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1946 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Lionel Joseph Wilson (March 14, 1915 – January 23, 1998) was an American political figure and a member of the Democratic Party. He was the first Black mayor of Oakland, California, serving three terms as mayor of Oakland from 1977 until 1991.