John Brown (may 9, 1800 – dec 2, 1859)
Description:
John Brown was a radical abolitionist whose fervent hatred of slavery led him to seize the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry in October 1859. ... Hanged for treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Brown quickly became a martyr among those seeking to end slavery in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 9, 1800
dec 2, 1859
~ 59 years