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Born
Frederick Douglass is born a slave in Maryland. -
Slavery
He lived with his grandparents but at age 6, he is sent to live on his master's farm. -
Moved
At age 8, he is sent to work in Baltimore, Maryland for the Auld family. Mrs. Auld teaches him to read! -
Escape Attempt
At age 15, he is sent back to the farm but tries to escape. Since he sets a bad example, Frederick is sent back to Baltimore where he secretly teaches slaves to read. -
Escape to New York
Escaped to New York where he could marry Anna Murray, a free black woman. -
First Speech
Frederick moves to Massachusetts and begins making speeches against slavery. -
Book Published
Frederick Douglass publishes the first of three books about his life. -
England
Frederick goes to England to escape being captured. Friends there help raise money to buy his freedom. -
Return to New York
He moves to Rochester, New York and starts a newspaper called "The North Star." He also helps with the Underground Railroad. -
Civil War
Organized a group of African Americans to fight in the Civil War. -
Anna Passes
Frederick's wife, Anna, dies. He marries Helen Pitts, two years later. -
Death
At age 77, Frederick Douglass dies after making a speech to a women's group. -
Statue
A statue is built to honor him in Rochester, New York.
