PHILLIS WHEATLEY

Menu On This Day On This DayCalendarSearch Phillis Wheatley Poet Phillis Wheatley Profession: Poet Nationality: United States of America American Why Famous: Phillis Wheatley was both the second published African-American poet and first published African-American woman. The publication of her “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” (1773) brought her fame both in England and the American colonies leading to historical figures such as George Washington praising her work. Born: May 8, 1753 Birthplace: , West Africa Star Sign: Taurus Died: December 5, 1784 (aged 31) Married Life 1778-04-01 Poet Phillis Wheatley (24) weds grocer and advocate for black rights John Peters Historical Events 1775-10-18 African-American poet Phillis Wheatley freed from slavery *volunteer * jajat 088218039604 #cintayatim #rumahbelajar # integrated orphanage