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When Philis Wheatly was Born
Philis was born roughly around 1753 and she was born in Gambia Africa. We dont have the exact day that she was born. -
Philis Wheatly Bought as a Slave.
Philis Wheatly was bought as a slave at the age of seven. She was bought by the Wheatly family. -
Poem that Philis Wrote
Philis wrote this poem To the King's Most Excellent Majesty in 1768. Though we dont know the exact day she worte it. Here is part of the poem:
The crown upon your brows may flourish long,
And that your arm may in your God be strong!
O may your sceptre num'rous nations sway,
And all with love and readiness obey!
But how shall we the British king reward!
Rule thou in peace, our father, and our lord! -
Another Poem by Philis Wheatly
This poem that she wrote was called Atheism. We dont know the exact dat she wrote it but we do know the month. Here is a little pice of that poem:
Mark rising Sol when far he spreads his Ray
And his Commission read — To rule the Day
At night behold that silver Regent bright
And her command to lead the train of Night
Lo! how the Stars all vocal in his praise
Witness his Essence in celestial lays! -
Philis Writing a Poetic Tribute
Philis wrote a poetic tribute to George Whitefield. Though we dont know the exact day she worte it. -
Philis Wheatly going to court
Philis went to court because the white Americans found it hard to believe that a black woman was a poet. She went to court to defend herself. We dont know the exact day she went to court. -
One of Her Poems Published
The poem that got published was named Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. It was published in London. Figures such as George Washington praised her work. -
Another Published Poem
In 1775 she published a poem celebrating George Washington titled To His Excellency, George Washington. George Washington was so pleased with his poem he visitited her at her home. Here is part of the poem:
Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy side,
Thy ev’ry action let the Goddess guide.
A crown, a mansion, and a throne that shine,
With gold unfading, Washington! Be thine. -
When she got Freedom
She was freed in the year 1778 we dont know the exact day when this happend. She got free when all the Wheatlys died or left. -
When she was maried
She was married to John Peters and had three kids. Two of the three kids died in early infiance. We dont know the exact day they were married. -
When Her Husband Left
Her Husband left her in 1784 we dont know the exact. The relashionship wasnt that long. -
Philis Wheatly Death
Philis Wheathly died in Boston Massachuests in the US. Her health started failing in 1773. She died alone and in proverty. She was little older then thirty when she died.
