What is Louis T. Wright's middle name?
T.
What is Louis T. Wright's full name?
Louis Tompkins Wright
Louis T. Wright nickname(s):
Louis T. Wright, Louis Tompkins Wright
Louis T. Wright date of birth:
July 23, 1891
How old was Louis T. Wright when died?
61
Where was Louis T. Wright born?
LaGrange, Georgia USA
When did Louis T. Wright die?
October 8, 1952
Where did Louis T. Wright die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Louis T. Wright die?
Complications from Tuberculosis
What is Louis T. Wright nationality?
American
What is Louis T. Wright's occupation?
Doctor
Short Biography
Louis Tompkins Wright (July 23, 1891 – October 8, 1952) was an American surgeon and civil rights activist. In his position at Harlem Hospital he was the first African-American on the surgical staff of a non-segregated hospital in New York City. He was influential for his medical research as well as his efforts pushing for racial equality in medicine and involvement with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which he served as chairman for nearly two decades.