Paul Robeson
American singer, actor, and political activist (1898–1976)
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Paul Robeson was an American singer, actor, and political activist who became one of the most prominent Black entertainers of the 20th century. He matters because he used his fame and talent to advocate for civil rights and social justice, though his outspoken political views also made him a controversial figure during his lifetime.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1976
- Works
- 30
Top works
- Lift every voice
- The Negro people and the Soviet Union
- Na tom i︠a︡ stoi︠u︡
- Dimensions of the struggle against apartheid
- Me-ʻever la-gader
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 61,321
- Total plays
- 563,100
Works in European collections
8 objects attributed to Paul Robeson, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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College Football Hall of Fame
Paul Leroy Robeson (/ˈroʊbsən/ ROHB-sən; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.
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1898 births1976 deaths20th-century African-American male actors20th-century African-American male singers20th-century American male actors20th-century American male singers20th-century American singersActivists for African-American civil rightsAfrican-American activistsAfrican-American military personnel of the Spanish Civil WarAkron Pros players
