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John Houston Burrus

African American educator

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John Houston Burrus was an educator in Nashville, Tennessee and Lorman, Mississippi. He was a member of the first class of students at Fisk University in Nashville and when that class graduated became among the first group of African-Americans to graduate from a liberal arts college south of the Mason–Dixon line. He was a professor of mathematics at Fisk and in 1883 became the second president of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, a position he held until 1893.

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Place of birth
Rutherford County wd
Died
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Place of death
Nashville wd
Occupation
activist wd
Political party
Republican Party wd
Education
Fisk University wd

Positions held wd

  • president (since 1893)
  • president (since 1883)

Questions

When was John Houston Burrus born?
John Houston Burrus was born on 22 February 1849 in Rutherford County.
What positions has John Houston Burrus held?
Positions held by John Houston Burrus include: president (since 1893); president (since 1883).
Where did John Houston Burrus study?
John Houston Burrus was educated at Fisk University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John Houston Burrus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q26998311 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: J.H. Burrus.png by Simmons, William J. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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