Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano was an influential 18th-century abolitionist and writer who was kidnapped into slavery as a child. After purchasing his freedom, he became a prominent figure in the British anti-slavery movement, publishing his autobiography in 1789, which played a crucial role in raising awareness about the horrors of slavery.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,195 | $2,700,000 | 724$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 12,083 | $1,800 | 9$ |
| Totals | 2 | 70,302,679 | 30,278 | $2,701,800 | 733$ |
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Gambia:
Olaudah Equiano's autobiography recounts a life brutalised by enslavement and oppression.
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United Kingdom:
Olaudah Equiano is one of the most famous Black abolitionists of the 18th Century, whose powerful testimony was vital to the British anti-slavery campaign.
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