About Raphael Lanier
Lived 1900 – 1962 (aged 62). Raphael Lanier was a diplomat.
Raphael O'Hara Lanier (April 28, 1900 – December 17, 1962) was an American diplomat to Liberia.
Lanier was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first inter-collegiate Greek letter organization established for African Americans.
Lanier was the first president of what is today Texas Southern University.
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Who was Raphael Lanier?
American diplomat (1900-1962)
When was Raphael Lanier born?
Raphael Lanier was born on 28 April 1900.
When did Raphael Lanier die?
Raphael Lanier died on 17 December 1962.
What was Raphael Lanier's occupation?
Raphael Lanier was a diplomat.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raphael Lanier. https://biography.guide/raphael-lanier/
MLA: "Raphael Lanier." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/raphael-lanier/.
Chicago: "Raphael Lanier." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/raphael-lanier/.
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