William Henry Fitzbutler
William Henry Fitzbutler | |
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| Born | December 22, 1842 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 1901 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Other names | Henry Fitzbutler |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, physician, medical school founder, newspaper editor, civil rights leader |
| Known for | First African American to graduate from University of Michigan Medical School |
| Spouse | Sarah Helen McCurdy |
| Children | 6, including Mary Fitzbutler |
William Henry Fitzbutler (1842–1901), also known as Henry Fitzbutler, was an American educator, doctor, medical school founder, newspaper editor, and civil rights leader. He was the first African American to graduate from University of Michigan's medical school in 1872. He founded Louisville National Medical College and helped establish Louisville Hospital.