Frederick Douglass
American writer
Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was an American born into slavery and kept in bondage until his escape at the age of 21. Once in free society his skill as an orator and author of powerful abolitionist material swiftly brought him renown. ... Google Books
Born: February 1818, Cordova, MD
Died: February 20, 1895 (age 77 years), Washington, D.C.
Children: Rosetta Douglass, Charles Remond Douglass, Lewis Henry Douglass, and more
Spouse: Helen Pitts Douglass (m. 1884–1895) and Anna Murray Douglass (m. 1838–1882)
Organization founded: American Equal Rights Association
Grandchild: Joseph Douglass
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