Thomas Wyatt Turner

Thomas Wyatt Turner (March 16, 1877 – April 21, 1978) was an American civil rights activist, biologist and educator. He was the first Black American to receive a PhD in Botany, and helped found both the NAACP and the Federated Colored Catholics.

For other people named Thomas Turner, see Thomas Turner (disambiguation).
Thomas Wyatt Turner
Born(1877-03-16)March 16, 1877
Hughesville, Maryland,
United States
DiedApril 21, 1978(1978-04-21) (aged 101)
NationalityAmerican
EducationHoward University (BS, MA)
Cornell University (PhD)
Occupation(s)College professor, botanist
Known forFounding member of NAACP;
founding member and president of Federated Colored Catholics
Spouse(s)Laura Miller, Louise Wright
Parent(s)Eli Turner and Linnie Gross (Turner)
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