Lydia Maria Child
American abolitionist, author and women's rights activist (1802-1880)
Lydia Maria Child was born on February 11, 1802 in Medford and died on October 20, 1880 in Wayland, aged 78. Recorded occupations: novelist, poet, journalist, writer, geologist and philosopher. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: poetry and novel. Notable works include “An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans” and “Hobomok: A Tale of Early Times”. Honours include National Women's Hall of Fame.
- Born
- February 11, 1802 · Medford
- Died
- October 20, 1880 · Wayland
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- novelist, poet, journalist, writer, geologist, philosopher
- Notable works
- An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans, Hobomok: A Tale of Early Times
- Honours
- National Women's Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 27 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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