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Thomas DeSaille Tucker
American lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas DeSaille Tucker or Thomas DeSaliere Tucker (July 21, 1844 – 1903)[1]: 287 was an African-born lawyer, educator, and missionary. He was the first president of the State Normal College for Colored Students, which eventually became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.[1]: 12
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