Anthony Benezet
French-American teacher
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Anthony Benezet was a French-born American abolitionist and teacher who was active in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A prominent member of the abolitionist movement in North America, Benezet founded one of the world's first anti-slavery societies,... Wikipedia
Born: January 31, 1713, Saint-Quentin, France
Died: May 3, 1784 (age 71 years), Philadelphia, PA
Known for: Advocacy for abolition
Parents: Judith de la Méjanelle and Jean-Etienne Benezet
