About William Dorsey Swann
Lived 1858 – 1925 (aged 66–67). William Dorsey Swann was an American drag queen, known for Gay liberation.
Early life Swann was born November 4, 1860 into slavery.
On August 8, 2025, a marker honoring Swann was installed in T Street Park, at the intersection of Swann Street, New Hampshire Avenue, 17th Street, and T Street, N.W.
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Who was William Dorsey Swann?
drag queen
When was William Dorsey Swann born?
William Dorsey Swann was born in 1858 in Maryland.
When did William Dorsey Swann die?
William Dorsey Swann died in 1925 in Hancock, Maryland.
What was William Dorsey Swann's occupation?
William Dorsey Swann was a drag queen.
What was William Dorsey Swann known for?
William Dorsey Swann was known for Gay liberation.
What nationality was William Dorsey Swann?
William Dorsey Swann was American.
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