James Solomon Russell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 20-Dec-1857
Place of Birth: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 28-Mar-1935
Profession: Anglican priest
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About James Solomon Russell
- James Solomon Russell (December 20, 1857 – March 28, 1935), born enslaved, in Mecklenberg County Virginia, shortly before the American Civil War, became an Episcopal priest and educator.
- Russell founded Saint Paul Normal and Industrial School, which later became Saint Paul's College, and declined two elections to become bishop to continue directing that (now-closed) historically black college.
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