Denmark Vesey (may 16, 1767 – jun 2, 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.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 16, 1767
jun 2, 1822
~ 55 years