Margaret Murray Washington
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For other people named Margaret Murray, see Margaret Murray (disambiguation).
Margaret Murray Washington (March 9, 1865 - June 4, 1925) was an American educator who was the principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which later became Tuskegee University. She also led women's clubs, including the Tuskegee Woman's Club and the National Federation of Afro-American Women. She was the third wife of Booker T. Washington. She was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in 1972.[1]
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Born | Margaret Murray (1865-03-09)March 9, 1865 |
Died | June 4, 1925(1925-06-04) (aged 60) |
Known for | Anti-lynching activism |
Spouse | Booker T. Washington |
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