Charles H. Wesley
Charles H. Wesley | |
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Charles H. Wesley at the Opening of the Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit | |
| Born | Charles Harris Wesley December 2, 1891 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 1987 (aged 95) District of Columbia |
| Occupation | Historian, Author |
| Period | 1925–1987 |
| Genre | History |
| Notable works | Prince Hall Life and Legacy |
| Spouse | Louise Johnson (d. 1973) Dorothy B. Porter (1977–1987) |
| Children | 2, including Charlotte Wesley Holloman |
Charles Harris Wesley (December 2, 1891 – August 16, 1987) was an American historian, educator, minister, and author. He published more than 15 books on African-American history, taught for decades at Howard University, and served as president of Wilberforce University, and founding president of Central State University, both in Ohio.