Quick Facts About W. E. B. Du Bois
- Born
- February 23, 1868
- Died
- August 27, 1963
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Historian
- Notable works
- The Souls of Black Folk
- Known for
- The Souls of Black Folk, Black Reconstruction, Dusk of Dawn, John Brown, The Philadelphia Negro
- Spouse
- Nina Gomer Du Bois
About W. E. B. Du Bois
He was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and grew up in a community that was relatively tolerant and integrated. After earning his doctorate, he taught at Atlanta University and wrote many books and articles. In his later years he lived in Ghana, where he died in Accra on August 27, 1963.
