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Denmark Vesey was a formerly enslaved African American who became a prominent figure in the early 19th century, known for planning a large-scale slave rebellion in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822. After purchasing his freedom, he became involved in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and organized abolitionist efforts. The rebellion was ultimately thwarted before it could occur, and Vesey was captured, tried, and executed. His legacy endures as a symbol of resistance against slavery and the fight for freedom.

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