Denmark Vesey (16 mai 1767 – 2 juin 1822)
Description:
was a literate, skilled carpenter and leader among African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina. He was accused and convicted of being the ringleader of "the rising," a major potential slave revolt planned for the city in June 1822; he was executed.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 mai 1767
2 juin 1822
~ 55 years