Francis Lewis Cardozo

Politician, Deceased Person

1836 – 1903

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Who was Francis Lewis Cardozo?

Francis Lewis Cardozo was a clergyman, politician, and educator. He was the first African American to hold a statewide office in the United States. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and died in Washington, DC.

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Born
Feb 1, 1836
Charleston
Also known as
  • Francis Cardozo
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Glasgow
Lived in
  • Charleston
Died
Jul 22, 1903
Washington, D.C.

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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