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Nat Turner's Birth
Nat Turner was born on October 2, 1800, to Nancy Turner on Benjamin Turner's plantation. His father is unknown. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat Turner believed a solar eclipse was a message from God to start a rebellion. He and seventy-five other slaves went into the town and murdered fifty-one white people. -
Nat Turner's Trial
Nat Turner was tried for rebellion conspiracy after murdering approximatley 60 white people. He was found guilty adn was hanged six days later. -
Nat Turner's Death
After being found guilty in court for murder, Nat Turner and sixteen other followers were hanged. He died a martyr for his beliefs on slavery.