William H. West (June 18, 1853 – February 15, 1902) was known as the "Progressive Minstrel", who emulated the British minstrel owner Sam Hague and became one of the first white owners of a minstrel troupe composed of black performers in the United States.
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18 June 1853 Syracuse, New York, US
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Died |
15 February 1902 (aged 48) Chicago, Illinois, US
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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