Phillis Wheatley
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Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Wikipedia
Born: May 8, 1753, West Africa
Died: December 5, 1784 (age 31 years), Boston, MA
Spouse: John Peters (m. 1778–1784)
Children: Uncertain. Up to three with none surviving past early childhood.
Period: American Revolution