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WHO; Mrs.Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) WHAT; Was purchased as a slave in 1761, by the wheatley family. She was the first african american female poet of note in the U.S. Her first books was called Poems on Various Subjects, Religious, & Moral. She also married a Grocer, John Peters & had 2 children. Mr. Peters abandoned Phillis during her 3rd pregnancy. She died when she was 31 due to child birth complications.

WHEN; time spent in slavery: 1761-1778

WHERE; She was born in Gambia, Africa but, she spent most of her life in Boston, Massachusetts.

WHY; She was captured by slave traders, & she became the very first African American to publish a book.



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