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Born into slavery as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey in Maryland,
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Taught to read and write by his master's wife.
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Flees from slavery and travels to New York.
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Publishes Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave.
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Travels to Europe to speak about his experiences as a slave and promotes anti-slavery initiatives and abolition.
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Attends Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York and becomes inspired to advocate for equality.
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Works closely with Lincoln to support the Union cause.
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Appointed Minister Resident and Counsel of the Republic of Haiti.
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Dies from an unspecified illness but is remembered by his publications and tireless advocacy of the oppressed.
