Frederick Douglass
American writer
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass (c. 1818-1895) educated himself, escaped, and made himself one of the greatest leaders in American history. Google Books
Born: February 1818, Cordova, MD
Died: February 20, 1895 (age 77 years), Washington, D.C.
Children: Rosetta Douglass, Charles Remond Douglass, Lewis Henry Douglass, and more
Spouse: Helen Pitts Douglass (m. 1884–1895) and Anna Murray Douglass (m. 1838–1882)
Organization founded: American Equal Rights Association
Grandchild: Joseph Douglass