Martin Kilson

Martin Kilson
Born
Martin Luther Kilson Jr.

(1931-02-14)February 14, 1931
DiedApril 24, 2019(2019-04-24) (aged 88)
SpouseMarion Dusser de Barenne
Academic background
Alma mater
Academic work
Main interestsAfrican-American studies, African studies

Martin Luther Kilson Jr. (February 14, 1931 – April 24, 2019) was an American political scientist. He was the first black academic to be appointed a full professor at Harvard University, where he was later the Frank G. Thomson Professor of Government from 1988 until his retirement in 1999.