On this date in 1766, Olaudah Equiano, an African man who had been enslaved, purchased his freedom. Equiano had been born in what is now Nigeria, kidnapped at a young age, and sold into slavery. He later bought his freedom in England after years of working as a sailor and merchant. After gaining his freedom, Equiano became a prominent abolitionist, writing his autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, which played a key role in the abolition movement in Britain. His story is a powerful testament to his resilience and determination.
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