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Richard Robert Wright Sr. | |
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| President of Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth | |
| In office 1891–1921 | |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus G. Wiley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1855[1] Dalton, Georgia, U.S.[1] |
| Died | July 2, 1947 (aged 92)[2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lydia Elizabeth (Howard) Wright |
| Children | 9, including Richard Robert Jr. |
| Alma mater | Atlanta University[1] The Wharton School[1] |
| Profession | Military officer, educator, banker |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United States Volunteers |
Richard Robert Wright Sr. (May 16, 1855 – July 2, 1947) was an American military officer, educator and college president, politician, civil rights advocate and banking entrepreneur. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a high school, a college, and a bank. He also founded the National Freedom Day Association in 1941.[1]
- ^ a b c d e "Pennsylvania: Life and Times of Major Richard Robert Wright Sr. and the National Freedom Day Association". Retrieved 2007-08-30.
- ^ Kranz, Rachel (2004). African-American Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Infobase Publishing. p. 302. ISBN 9781438107790.