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Napoleon B. Johnson

American judge and Cherokee activist (1891-1974)

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Napoleon Bonaparte Johnson was born on January 17, 1891, in Maysville, Oklahoma. He was the oldest child of John Wade and Sarah Johnson, who had three other children, as well. John Johnson was half Cherokee, and his wife was white, making Napoleon and his siblings one-quarter Cherokee. The father was a professional stock trader and an elder in a local Presbyterian church. John raised his son like any other native Cherokee boy and saw to it that he started his education in a local Presbyterian mission school. He moved to Claremore in 1905, which he called his home most of his life. His formal education ended with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at Cumberland University.

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  • president (1944–1952)
  • judge

Questions

When was Napoleon B. Johnson born?
Napoleon B. Johnson was born on 1891.
What positions has Napoleon B. Johnson held?
Positions held by Napoleon B. Johnson include: president (1944–1952); judge.
Where did Napoleon B. Johnson study?
Napoleon B. Johnson was educated at Cumberland University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Napoleon B. Johnson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57239158 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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