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Francis Lewis Cardozo Jr.

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Francis Lewis Cardozo Jr.

Birth
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Death
12 Apr 1944 (aged 72–73)
New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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son of Francis & Romena Cardozo who brought him to D.C. as a child. He worked as a teacher and principal there for over 40 years before moving to New York City and continuing his vocation there. His dad was principal at the M St High School and set up business classes for the 1st time for black folks in the city. Later, Cardozo High School would get that name from Francis. He had 5 daughters, 1 son, a sister, and 8 grandchildren. His niece was married to the singer Paul Robeson.
son of Francis & Romena Cardozo who brought him to D.C. as a child. He worked as a teacher and principal there for over 40 years before moving to New York City and continuing his vocation there. His dad was principal at the M St High School and set up business classes for the 1st time for black folks in the city. Later, Cardozo High School would get that name from Francis. He had 5 daughters, 1 son, a sister, and 8 grandchildren. His niece was married to the singer Paul Robeson.


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