Paul Robeson

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Paul Robeson

A.K.A:

Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson -

1898-04-08 -1976-01-23

Male

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

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Biography


Paul Robeson (April 9, 1898 - January 23, 1976) was an American concert bass-baritone, athlete, actor and political activist. Born in Princeton, New Jersey he was educated at Rutgers College and Columbia University Law School. After briefly practising as a lawyer he left the trade due to racism and instead pursued his acting and singing career.