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Who was Ebenezer Bassett?

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Who was Ebenezer Bassett?

An 1853 graduate of Central's founding institution, Bassett became an educator, anti-slavery activist and America's first African American diplomat, according to the university.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Ebenezer D. Bassett | Central

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