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 October 5, 1920 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 2021 (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 |
Ralph Donald Turlington Sr. (October 5, 1920 – May 12, 2021) was an American politician from the state of Florida.