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William J. Simmons
1849–1890
United States
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William J. Simmons (June 29, 1849 – October 30, 1890) was an American Baptist pastor, educator, author, and activist. He was a former enslaved person who became the second president of Simmons College of Kentucky (1880–1890), for whom the school was later named. Simmons greatly developed Howard University's teacher training programs when he took over the school.
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