#Google : Who Was Olaudah Equiano ?

Google marks 272nd birthday of abolitionist who helped to end the African slave trade.

Olaudah Equiano, known in his lifetime as Gustavus Vassa, was a prominent Nigerian
in London, a freed slave who supported the British movement to end the slave trade. Wikipedia

Born: 1746, Essaka

Died: 31 March 1797, London, United Kingdom

Spouse: Susannah Cullen (m. 1792–1796)

Known for: Influence over British abolitionists; his autobiography

Children: Joanna Vassa, Anna Maria Vassa