Preston Taylor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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African American minister, businessperson and philanthropist
Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1849
Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Date of Death: 13-Apr-1931
Profession: minister
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Preston Taylor
- Preston Taylor (November 7, 1849 – April 13, 1931) was an African-American businessman, minister and philanthropist.
- In the early 20th century he was considered one of the most influential leaders of Nashville, Tennessee's black community.
- He created Greenwood Cemetery, which is the second oldest African-American cemetery in Nashville, and Greenwood Park, which was the first park for African-American communities in Nashville.
- A later public housing project was named in his honor.
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