John Stephens Durham
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.
John S. Durham | |
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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 | July 18, 1861 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 17, 1919 (aged 58) London, England |
| Spouse |
Constance Mackenzie (m. 1897) |
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