Olaudah Equiano

Biography

Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist who was enslaved as a child in the Kingdom of Benin. His autobiography, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano,' was a powerful indictment of the slave trade.

Key Achievements

1
Published one of the first and most influential slave narratives.
2
Became a prominent figure in the British abolitionist movement.
3
His book played a crucial role in the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807.

Birth Date

January 1, 1745

Death Date

March 31, 1797