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Magnus Lewis Robinson
1852–1918
United States
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Magnus Lewis Robinson (1852–1918) was an American newspaper editor, politician, and Black community leader. He was the managing editor, and co-owner of The Washington National Leader newspaper, which he founded with his brother. Robinson was active within the Republican Party in Virginia and Washington, D.C.; as well as Masonic organizations.
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