Mordecai Wyatt Johnson

President of Howard University (1890-1976)
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Mordecai Wyatt Johnson

Summary

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on +1890-01-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1976-09-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a clergyman[6], university president[7], teacher[8], and religious leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was born in Paris[2].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was born on +1890-01-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was born on +1890-01-12T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson died on +1976-09-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Mordecai[12].
  • A child of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was William[13].
  • A child of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Carolyn[14].
  • A child of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Archer[15].
  • A child of Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Anna Faith Johnson Jones[16].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's professions included clergyman[6].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson worked as a university president[7].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's professions included teacher[8].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson worked as a religious leader[9].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's field of work was education[19].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson held the position of President of Howard University[20].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson held the position of president[21].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was employed by Howard University[22].
  • Among Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's employers was Morehouse College[23].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's education included a stint at Harvard University[24].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's education included a stint at Howard University[25].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was educated at University of Chicago[26].
  • Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's education included a stint at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1890-01-04T00:00:00Z[3] and +1890-01-12T00:00:00Z[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[24], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Howard University[25], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1867[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35]; University of Chicago[26], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1890[38], headquartered in Chicago[39]; Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School[27], a seminary[40], in United States[41], founded in 1970[42]; Morehouse College[43], a college[44], in United States[45], founded in 1867[46], headquartered in Atlanta[47]; and Interdenominational Theological Center[48], a seminary[49], in United States[50], founded in 1958[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include clergyman[6], university president[7], teacher[8], and religious leader[9]. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's field of work was education[19]. Employers include Howard University[22], a private university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1867[54], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[55] and Morehouse College[23], a college[56], in United States[57], founded in 1867[58], headquartered in Atlanta[59]. Positions held include President of Howard University[20] and president[21], a corporate title[60].

Recognition

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson received the Spingarn Medal[61].

Personal Life

Children include Mordecai[12], a male given name[62]; William[13], a male given name[63]; Carolyn[14], a female given name[64]; Archer[15], a male given name[65]; and Anna Faith Johnson Jones[16], an activist[66].

Death and Burial

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson died on +1976-09-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Mordecai Wyatt Johnson born?

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Mordecai Wyatt Johnson die?

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Mordecai Wyatt Johnson do for work?

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson worked as clergyman[6], university president[7], teacher[8], and religious leader[9].

Where did Mordecai Wyatt Johnson go to school?

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was educated at Harvard University[24], Howard University[25], University of Chicago[26], and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School[27].

What awards did Mordecai Wyatt Johnson receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal[61].

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