Magnus Lewis Robinson | |
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| Born | November 21, 1852 Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Died | August 17, 1918 (aged 65) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Burial place | Bethel Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Other names | M.L. Robinson |
| Education | Howard University School of Law |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper editor, journalist, politician, Black community leader |
| Father | Robert H. Robinson |
| Relatives | Caroline Branham (great grandmother) |
Magnus Lewis Robinson (1852–1918) was an American newspaper editor, politician, and Black community leader. He was the managing editor, and co-owner of The Washington National Leader newspaper, which he founded with his brother.[1][2] Robinson was active within the Republican Party in Virginia and Washington, D.C.; as well as Masonic organizations.
- ^ Winfree, Andrew (2019-10-03). "Magnus L. Robinson". Footprints of African Americans in Alexandria. Trafford Pub. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-4907-9589-8 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Magnus L. Robinson". The Washington Bee. 1897-05-01. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-04-22 – via Newspapers.com.