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Also Known As Gustavus Vassa
Born c.1745 • Nigeria
Died March 31, 1797 • London • England
Notable Works “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano; or, Gustavus Vassa, the African, Written by Himself”
Subjects Of Study slavery

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