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John H. Hill
1852–1936
United States
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John Henry Hill (July 4, 1852 – October 13, 1936) was an African-American lawyer, educator, school administrator, and military officer. He was the second principal of the West Virginia Colored Institute (present-day West Virginia State University) from 1894 until 1898. West Virginia State considers him its second president.
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