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who is Paul Robeson?
Paul Leroy Robeson was born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey. Robeson was a scholar, graduating
as valedictorian of his class from Rutgers University in 1919. He was a linguist who was fluent in many languages,
including Chinese, Russian, German and Spanish. He was an athlete who earned fifteen varsity letters in college.
He was an actor who appeared in both on stage and in film. He was a singer whose distinctive voice can still be heard
in recordings today. Most importantly, he was an activist who fought for the liberation and empowerment of all people
throughout the world. Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia on January 23, 1976, at the age of seventy-seven.Notable Links Princeton Public Library - Paul Robeson on the Web Paul Robeson Home Page American Masters . Paul Robeson | PBS Paul Robeson Centennial Celebration Images - The Paul Robeson Centennial Collection |
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