John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings, as well as his 1866 book Snow-Bound.
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Male
Date of Birth
December 17th, 1807
Age
216
Birth Place
United States of America, Massachusetts
Date of Death
September 7th, 1892
Died Aged
84
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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