William Wells Brown
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Summary
William Wells Brown was born on November 6, 1814[1], in Lexington[2]. He died on November 6, 1884[3], in Chelsea[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and abolitionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,175 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cambridge Cemetery[11]
- Child: Josephine Brown[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13], United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Employer: The St. Louis Times[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: William Wells Brown[18]
- Family name: Brown[19]
- Given name: William[20]
- Described by source: African American Dramatists[21], African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[22], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[23], People of the Underground Railroad: a biographical dictionary[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Commons Creator page: William Wells Brown[26]
- Social classification: slave[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[28]
Why It Matters
William Wells Brown has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include Clotel[31], a literary work[32].
FAQs
Where was William Wells Brown born?
William Wells Brown was born in Lexington[2].
Where did William Wells Brown die?
William Wells Brown passed away in Chelsea[4].
What did William Wells Brown do for work?
William Wells Brown worked as a writer[5], historian[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and abolitionist[9].