Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey near Easton in Talbot County, Maryland. Frederick Douglass exact birth date is not recorded. This information was deemed unimportant to Douglass’ master. Frederick Douglass was a field and house a slave in different times of his lifespan. Douglass’ was able to self-educated himself, even though it was forbidden for slaves. He was able to escape the south and make himself one of the greatest …

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