The Life of Frederick Douglass By solovic.3619@foxc6.org Feb 1, 1818 Frederick Douglass was born into slavery Period: Feb 1, 1818 to Feb 20, 1895 The Lifespan of Frederick Douglass Apr 12, 1838 Escapes to freedom Jul 18, 1845 Publishes 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave.' Nov 13, 1846 English admirers purchase Douglass' freedom and he returns to the U.S. Oct 3, 1847 Publishes the 'North Star" Jul 18, 1848 Attends first Women's Rights convention Mar 27, 1855 Publishes his second autobiography, 'My Bondage and My Freedom' Aug 6, 1866 Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony founded the American Equal Rights Association Sep 26, 1887 Married Helen Pitts Feb 20, 1895 Died of a heart attack