Frederick Douglass

African-American social reformer, writer, and abolitionist (c. 1818–1895).

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Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, writer, and abolitionist. Born on 14 February 1818 in Talbot County, Douglass died on 20 February 1895 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 77.

Positions held include Washington, D.C. Recorder of Deeds (1881), ambassador and United States Marshals Service. Notable works include Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Honours include National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame.

With a Wikipedia article in 94 languages, Frederick Douglass is No. 1,390 in the People and Position Index.