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Robert Benjamin Lewis

1802-01-01 – 1858-02-01

Portrait of Robert Benjamin Lewis
Lithograph published circa 1830 in Boston by Pendleton's Lithography, depicts Robert Benjamin Lewis (1802-1858) by artist Benjamin F. Nutting.Credit: Benjamin Franklin Nutting

Life & Legacy

Robert Benjamin Lewis (1802 - February 1858) was a writer of mixed African-American and Native American descent known for writing Light and Truth. He also was an entrepreneur, successfully marketing hair oil and other commodities, and also held three United States patents.

Occupation & Career

inventor, whitewash, writer, historian

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q16066189 — wikidata View source

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