Frederick Douglass
African-American social reformer, writer, and abolitionist (c. 1818–1895)
Frederick Douglass was born on February 14, 1818 in Talbot County and died on February 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C., aged 77. Recorded occupations: journalist, diplomat, writer, editor, suffragist and abolitionist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include Washington, D.C. Recorder of Deeds, ambassador and United States Marshals Service. Associated movements: active suffrage and abolitionism. Fields of work: abolitionism. Notable works include “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave”. Honours include National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame. Member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
- Born
- February 14, 1818 · Talbot County
- Died
- February 20, 1895 · Washington, D.C.
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- journalist, diplomat, writer, editor, suffragist, abolitionist
- Positions held
- Washington, D.C. Recorder of Deeds, ambassador, United States Marshals Service
- Movements
- active suffrage, abolitionism
- Notable works
- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
- Honours
- National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 73 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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