Olaudah Equiano

Born

Jan 1, 1745

Olaudah Equiano is born

Olaudah Equiano

Period: Jan 1, 1745 to Mar 31, 1797

Gustavus Vassa

Jan 1, 1754

Equiano is bought by Michael Pascal, and his names is changed to Gustavus Vassa

Freed

Jan 1, 1766

Olaudah Equiano is freed by Robert King, who buys his freedom for 40 pounds

Arctic

Jan 1, 1773

Equiano goes on an expedition to the Arctic

Sugar Plantation

Aug 4, 1775

Equiano helps with recruiting and managing slaves ofr a plantation

Autobiography

Jan 1, 1789

Olaudah Equianos Autobiogrphy is published

Death

Mar 31, 1797

Olaudah Equiano dies in London

Biography

Jan 1, 2005

Olaudah Equianos biography is published by Vincent Carretta