Age | 92 (age at death) |
Birthday | 16 May, 1855 |
Birthplace | Dalton, Georgia |
Died | 2 July, 1947 |
Place of Death | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Educator |
Richard Robert Wright Sr. (May 16, 1855 – July 2, 1947) was an American military officer, educator and college president, politician, civil rights advocate and banking entrepreneur. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a high school, a college and a bank. He also founded the National Freedom Day Association.