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William Leo Hansberry
1894–1965
United States
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Biography
William Leo Hansberry (February 25, 1894 – November 3, 1965) was an American scholar, lecturer and pioneering African history scholar He was the older brother of real estate broker Carl Augustus Hansberry, uncle of award-winning playwright Lorraine Hansberry and great-granduncle of actress Taye Hansberry.
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