John Brown, American Abolitionist
John Brown riding on his coffin to the place of execution. John Brown (May 9, 1800 - December 2, 1859) was an American abolitionist, who advocated and practiced armed insurrection as a means to abolish slavery for good. For his unsuccessful raid at Harpers Ferry, he was tried and executed for treason against the state of Virginia, murder, and conspiracy. Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 1859
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