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John Brown

American abolitionist (1800–1859).

Born May 9th, 1800 in Torrington.

Died December 2nd, 1859 at 59 years old in Charles Town (hanging to death).

Occupations
abolitionist, entrepreneur, postmaster, social activist, tanner

The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. Madeleine L'Engle