John Stephens Durham
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John Stephens Durham (1861–1919) was a teacher, journalist, author, attorney, civil engineer, and diplomat who served as United States Minister Resident to Haiti. He was African-American. He also served in Cuba where he established a law practice and had a sugar plantation.
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United States Minister Resident to Haiti | |
In office July 30, 1891 – November 7, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Douglass |
Succeeded by | Henry M. Smythe |
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Born | (1861-07-18)July 18, 1861 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | October 17, 1919(1919-10-17) (aged 58) London, England |
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Constance Mackenzie (m. 1897) |
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