Charles H. Wesley

Charles H. Wesley
Charles H. Wesley at the Opening of the Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit
Charles H. Wesley at the Opening of the Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit
BornCharles Harris Wesley
(1891-12-02)December 2, 1891
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 1987(1987-08-16) (aged 95)
District of Columbia
OccupationHistorian, Author
Period1925–1987
GenreHistory
Notable worksPrince Hall Life and Legacy
SpouseLouise Johnson (d. 1973)
Dorothy B. Porter (1977–1987)[1]
Children2, 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.

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