Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly was an American author who was the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Born in West Africa, she was sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight and transported to North America, where she was bought by the Wheatley family of Boston. After she learned to read and write, they encouraged her poetry when they saw her talent.
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Female
Date of Birth
May 8th, 1753
Age
273
Date of Death
December 5th, 1784
Died Aged
31
Star Sign
Taurus
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