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Hamilton E. Holmes
1941-07-08 – 1995-10-26
Life & Legacy
Hamilton E. Holmes (8 July 1941 – 26 October 1995) was an American orthopedic physician. He and Charlayne Hunter-Gault were the first two Black American students admitted to the University of Georgia. Holmes was also the first Black American student to attend the Emory University School of Medicine, where he earned his M.D. degree in 1967, later becoming a professor of orthopedics and associate dean at the school.
Occupation & Career
physician
Education
University of Georgia; Emory University School of Medicine
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Emory University
Organizations & Memberships
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Education & Institutions
Emory University School of Medicine · University of Georgia
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5644910 — wikidata View source
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