John L. Waller

Biography

John Lewis Waller (January 12, 1850 – 1907) was an African American lawyer, politician, journalist, publisher, businessman, military leader, and diplomat whose rise culminated in his becoming the United States consul to Madagascar. He was the grandfather of Negro World editor, poet, composer, and lyricist Andy Razaf. (Razaf's frequent collaborator, musician Fats Waller, was no relation.) Waller was born to slavery in New Madrid County, Missouri.

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