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Attributions
Attributions
Attributions
Birth
August 31, 1842, Boston, Massachusetts
Death
March 13, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts
Resting Place
Language(s)
Spouse(s)
George Lewis Ruffin (first Black graduate of Harvard Law School)
Partner(s)
Relatives
John St. Pierre (father); Elizabeth Matilda Menhenick (mother); Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee (niece)
Connection(s)
Alma Mater
Influenced
Influenced By
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Colleague(s)
Collaborator(s)
Children
Florida Ruffin Ridley
Awards & Honors
Parents
Occupation
Journalist, Newspaper publisher, Civil Rights Activist
Certification(s)
License(s)
Education
Organization(s)
Appointment(s)
Notable Works
Notable Performances
Notable Moments
Military Rank/Branch
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Political Affiliation
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Preceptors
Legacy
Thesis
Publications
The Woman’s Era (1894–1897), editor and publisher
Website
*some sources say April 6, 1845
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