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Notes On Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a formerly enslaved African American who became a prominent abolitionist, writer, and speaker advocating for freedom and equality. Key events in his life include escaping slavery in 1838, publishing influential autobiographies, and serving in government roles. His legacy as a foundational figure in American civil rights continues to be honored through various memorials and institutions.

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Notes On Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a formerly enslaved African American who became a prominent abolitionist, writer, and speaker advocating for freedom and equality. Key events in his life include escaping slavery in 1838, publishing influential autobiographies, and serving in government roles. His legacy as a foundational figure in American civil rights continues to be honored through various memorials and institutions.

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🧭 Who Was Frederick Douglass?

●​ Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a formerly enslaved African American who


became a leading abolitionist, writer, speaker, and reformer.​

●​ He escaped slavery and became a powerful voice for freedom, equality, and justice in
the 19th century.​

📌 Key Life Events:


Year Event

1818 Born into slavery in Maryland

1838 Escaped slavery and fled to the North

1845 Published his first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick


Douglass

1847 Founded abolitionist newspaper The North Star

1861 Advocated for Black soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
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1870 Served in various government roles, including U.S. Marshal and


s–18 Ambassador to Haiti
90s
1895 Died in Washington, D.C.

📚 Major Works:
1.​ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845) – His
best-known autobiography.​

2.​ My Bondage and My Freedom (1855) – Expanded account of his life.​

3.​ Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881, rev. 1892) – Final and most
comprehensive autobiography.​

💬 Beliefs and Advocacy:


●​ Abolition of slavery – One of the most influential anti-slavery voices.​

●​ Equality for all – Advocated for women's rights, especially suffrage.​

●​ Education – Believed literacy and education were paths to freedom.​

●​ Political engagement – Worked with Lincoln and later pushed for Reconstruction-era
civil rights.​

👤 Legacy:
●​ Seen as a foundational figure in American civil rights history.​

●​ Paved the way for future Black leaders.​

●​ Honored with statues, schools, and places named after him across the U.S.​

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