Charles H. Wesley | |
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Born | Charles Harris Wesley December 2, 1891 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 16, 1987 District of Columbia | (aged 95)
Occupation | Historian, Author |
Period | 1925–1987 |
Genre | History |
Notable works | Prince Hall Life and Legacy |
Spouse | Louise Johnson (d. 1973) Dorothy B. Porter (1977–1987)[1] |
Children | 2, including Charlotte Wesley Holloman[1] |
Charles Harris Wesley (December 2, 1891 – August 16, 1987) was an American historian, educator, minister, and author. He published more than 15 books on African-American history, taught for decades at Howard University, and served as president of Wilberforce University, and founding president of Central State University, both in Ohio.