Skip to content

Biography · Biography & Culture

Ezekiel Ezra Smith

1852–1933

United States

Source image for Ezekiel Ezra SmithLoading image…
Visit the source record ↗

Biography

Ezekiel Ezra Smith (May 23, 1852 – December 6, 1933) was an American educator and diplomat. He was born in Duplin County, North Carolina, the son of free blacks Alexander and Caroline Smith. He received a bachelor's degree from Shaw University in 1878, later receiving a doctorate.

Sources & collection details

Wikipedia contributors — original record ↗

Black heritage reference ↗

Biography text · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Continue exploring Series 1

Education & Ideas →

Explore all Series 1 cards →