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Frederick Douglass(1818-1895)

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Frederick Douglass in The Civil War (1990)
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland, USA. He was a writer, known for Frederick Douglass - My Path to Freedom (2024) and What to the American Slave Is the 4th of July? (2013). He was married to Helen Pitts and Anna Murray. He died on 20 February 1895 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Born1818
DiedFebruary 20, 1895
Born1818
DiedFebruary 20, 1895
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Frederick Douglass - My Path to Freedom
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  • 2024
What to the American Slave Is the 4th of July? (2013)
What to the American Slave Is the 4th of July?
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  • 2013

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  • Frederick Douglass - My Path to Freedom
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    • 2024
  • What to the American Slave Is the 4th of July? (2013)
    What to the American Slave Is the 4th of July?
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    • writer
    • 2013

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  • Height
    • 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m)
  • Born
    • 1818
    • Talbot County, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • February 20, 1895
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA(heart attack)
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      Helen PittsJanuary 24, 1884 - February 20, 1895 (his death)
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    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 22 Portrayals

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    Born on a plantation into slavery to a black mother and a white father. The exact date of his birth is unknown; he chose to celebrate his birthday on February 14.

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    February 20, 1895
  • How did Frederick Douglass die?
    Heart attack
  • Where did Frederick Douglass die?
    Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • When was Frederick Douglass born?
    1818
  • Where was Frederick Douglass born?
    Talbot County, Maryland, USA

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