Olaudah Equiano
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Summary
Olaudah Equiano was born on 1745[1] in Benin[2]. He died on March 31, 1797[3], in City of Westminster[4]. He worked as a writer[5], autobiographer[6], barber[7], merchant[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,354 views/month, #6,660 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Joanna Vassa[11]
- Native language: Igbo[12]
- Ethnic group: Igbo people[13]
- Notable work: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano[14]
- Member of: Sons of Africa[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: autobiography[17], social criticism[18]
- Commons category: Olaudah Equiano[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20], African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[21], A Companion to West Indian Literature[22], Who's Who in African Literature[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24], English[25]
- Name: Gustavus Vassa[26], Michael[27], Jacob[28]
- Social classification: freedman[29], slave[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Olaudah Equiano include Equiano[32], an impact crater[33].
Why It Matters
Olaudah Equiano has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include The Interesting Narrative of the Life of him[36], a literary work[37]. Entities named for him include Equiano[32], an impact crater[33].
FAQs
Where was Olaudah Equiano born?
Olaudah Equiano's place of birth was Benin[2].
Where did Olaudah Equiano die?
Olaudah Equiano passed away in City of Westminster[4].
What did Olaudah Equiano do for work?
Olaudah Equiano worked as a writer[5], autobiographer[6], barber[7], merchant[8], and actor[9].