John R. Francis | |
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| Born | March 3, 1856 Washington, D.C. U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1913 (aged 57) Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (MD) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, educator |
| Employer | Howard University |
John Richard Francis (March 3, 1856 – May 23, 1913) was an American physician and educator from Washington, D.C. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Francis established a private sanatorium, taught and practiced obstetrics at Howard University and its hospital, and served on the District of Columbia school board. Booker T. Washington described Francis as "one of the best known physicians" in D.C.[1]
- ^ Washington, Booker T. (1900). A New Negro for a New Century. Chicago: American Publishing House. p. 183.