Richard Theodore Greener
American lawyer and diplomat
Born
Died
1922
104 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1844, distinguished as the first African American to graduate from Harvard College in 1870. Greener served as a lawyer, academic, and diplomat throughout his career. He held various academic positions, including serving as a professor at the University of South Carolina. Greener also worked as the American Consul in the city of Vladivostok, Russia. In addition to his diplomatic service, he contributed to education and civil rights initiatives, advocating for the advancement of African Americans during a challenging period in U.S. history.
First African American Harvard graduate
Served as American Consul in Vladivostok
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