Josiah Henson
Minister and author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'
Born
Died
1883
142 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1789, contributed significantly to the antislavery movement through writings and activism. Authored 'The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave', which inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'. Worked tirelessly for the emancipation of enslaved individuals, exhibiting leadership in various abolitionist efforts. Served as a minister and founded a school for Black children in Canada after escaping slavery.
Authored 'The Life of Josiah Henson'
Inspired 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'
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