he became a slave and paid £40 pound for freedom, he then wrote his extremely famous autobiography!
Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano's sister's name was unknown. She is not mentioned by name in Equiano's autobiography.
Olaudah Equiano's father was Igbo, from what is now Nigeria.
Olaudah Equiano is famous for his autobiography, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," which played a significant role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Equiano's personal story of being kidnapped and enslaved, as well as his advocacy for abolition, helped raise awareness about the horrors of slavery and contributed to the movement to end it.
Olaudah Equiano purchased his freedom in 1766.
Olaudah Equiano had seven siblings: three sisters and four brothers.
he had two kids
Yes he did. Then he moved back to England but Olaudah Equiano did buy his own freedom.
Olaudah Equiano is his birth name. His other name, Gustavus Vassa, was given to him by one of his owners.
Olaudah Equiano was born in what is now Nigeria, in 1745. He was kidnapped and sold to slave traders in 1756, at the age of 11.
1745
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