Ottobah Cugoano
British abolitionist and activist (1757–1791)
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Summary
Ottobah Cugoano was born on 1757[1] in Ajumako[2]. He died on 1791[3]. He worked as a writer[4], domestic worker[5], and abolitionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1748[8]
- Notable work: Thoughts And Sentiments On The Evil & Wicked Traffic Of The Slavery & Commerce Of The Human Species[9]
- Member of: Sons of Africa[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Ottobah Cugoano[12]
- Residence: Schomberg House[13]
- Family name: Cugoano[14]
- Given name: Ottobah[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[16], Who's Who in African Literature[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- Social classification: slave[19]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
Why It Matters
Ottobah Cugoano has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Ottobah Cugoano born?
Ottobah Cugoano's place of birth was Ajumako[2].
What did Ottobah Cugoano do for work?
Ottobah Cugoano worked as a writer[4], domestic worker[5], and abolitionist[6].