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Richard Arthur Bogle

1835–1904

United States

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Richard Arthur Bogle (September 7, 1835 – November 22, 1904) was an American pioneer. He was born in Jamaica, and he died in Walla Walla, Washington state. He was known as the first African-American businessman in Walla Walla, Washington.

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