Richard R. Wright
Richard Robert Wright Sr. | |
|---|---|
| President of Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth | |
| In office 1891–1921 | |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus G. Wiley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1855 Dalton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1947 (aged 92) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lydia Elizabeth (Howard) Wright |
| Children | 9, including Richard Robert Jr. |
| Alma mater | Atlanta University The Wharton School |
| Profession | Military officer, educator, banker |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United States Volunteers |
Richard Robert Wright Sr. (May 16, 1855 – July 2, 1947) was an American military officer, educator and college president, politician, civil rights advocate and banking entrepreneur. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a high school, a college, and a bank. He also founded the National Freedom Day Association in 1941.