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Birth
Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, was born as a slave in February of 1818. He was born in Talbot county Maryland. His mother was Harriet Bailey. His father's name is unkown. -
Childhood
Frederick Douglass" was taught to read by his slave owner's wife. This was uncommon for slaves, so it was a lifechanging event for him. He worked in Baltimore as a servant and laborer. -
Name and Marriage
Changes his name to Frederick Douglass. He escapes to freedom in the Northern region. Soon marries Ann Murray, a free Baltimore woman. -
Telling His Story
Frederick Douglass publishes his autobiography in 1845. The title of this book is "Narrative of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave." This book was published in Boston's Anti-Slavery Office. -
The North Star
Publishes the North Star, a weekly newspaper in Rochester, New York. Frederick also becomes an eloquent spokesman for emancipation and for the rights of
women. Meets John Brown in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
Woman's Emancipation
Frederick Douglass attends the first Seneca Falls convention in Seneca Falls, New York. This convention was known as "a convention to discuss the social, civil, and religoius condition and rights of women." This convention held place for two days, July 19th to July 20th. -
Aiding The Union Cause
Douglass worked to aid the Union. He met with Abraham Lincoln to improve the treatment of African American soldiers. Douglass also attends Lincoln's inuagural address of 1864. -
Death
Frederick Douglass dies, at the age of 77. His place of death was Cedar Hill, and he died after attending a women's rights meeting. Cedar Hill house is taken care of by Helen Pitts Douglass, and she preserves the home in hopes of of preserving his memory.
