Frederick Douglass
Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, better known as Frederick Douglass, was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818.
After escaping at age 20, he became a prominent abolitionist, orator, and writer.
Douglass published three autobiographies, with "My Bondage and My Freedom" being his second.
He was also a newspaper editor, publishing the anti-slavery North Star.
Douglass was an advocate for women's rights, speaking at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.
He held several government positions, including U.S. marshal of the District of Columbia and minister resident to Haiti.
Douglass's life and work were dedicated to fighting slavery and promoting equal rights for all.
He died in 1895, leaving a lasting legacy as a key figure in American history.
