Profession: Abolitionist and Women's Rights Advocate
Nationality:
American
Why Famous: Known for her extemporaneous speech on gender inequalities "Ain't I a Woman?"
Birth date is approximate.
Born: November 18, 1797
Birthplace: Swartekill, New York, USA
Star Sign: Scorpio
Died: November 26, 1883 (aged 86)
Historical Events
- 1843-06-01 Sojourner Truth leaves NY to begin her career as antislavery activist
- 1851-05-29 Sojourner Truth addresses 1st Black Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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