Calvin Fairbank
American minister and abolitionist
Born
November 3rd, 1816
209 years ago
Died
October 12th, 1898
127 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Assisted over 1,000 escaped slaves
Imprisoned for abolitionist activities
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