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George E. Davis

1862–1959

United States

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George Edward Davis (1862–1959) was an American educator, and Black community leader in North Carolina. He served as a professor of natural science at Biddle University (now Johnson C. Smith University) a historically black university, and was involved in the building of Rosenwald schools. A historical marker near his home site commemorates his history.

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