Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass

civil rights leader United States

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in February 1818, became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement, advocating for the rights of African Americans and women's suffrage. His powerful oratory and writing skills helped him to become a prominent social reformer, author, and statesman. Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and went on to publish several autobiographies, the most famous being 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.' He was a fierce advocate for equality and justice until his death on February 20, 1895, leaving a legacy of courage and resilience in the fight for civil rights.

Born on Feb 01, 1818 (207 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
287,236
Power
8,038$
Sentiment
7.82
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 9.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 121,715 $21,000,000 7,722$
Jamaica 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 2,961,167 2,697 $15,000 14$
Bangladesh 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 164,689,383 122,355 $350,000 260$
Tanzania 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 59,734,213 40,470 $63,000 43$
Totals 5 558,387,414 287,237 $21,428,000 8,039$
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United States United States: Frederick Douglass lived in the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, the first free home for him. 9

The New York Times: A Guide to Living in New Bedford, Mass.