Robert Smalls was born on April 5, 1839 and died at the age of 75 on February 23, 1915.
Robert Smalls was a slave who commandeered a Southern ship to take himself, his family and others to freedom in 1862. During Reconstruction, he was a Republican congressman from South Carolina.
He was a slave for the south.
Robert Smalls killed him.
Robert Smalls was a significant figure during the Civil War due to his daring escape from slavery and subsequent role as a naval captain for the Union. In 1862, he commandeered a Confederate ship, the Planter, and sailed it to freedom, delivering valuable intelligence to Union forces. His actions not only exemplified the bravery of enslaved individuals seeking liberty but also contributed to the Union's naval efforts. After the war, Smalls became a politician and advocate for African American rights, further solidifying his legacy in American history.
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Yes, the Civil war lasted until 1865, and Robert Smalls died in 1915, when he was 76 years old.
Robert Smalls House was created in 1839.
Fort Robert Smalls was created in 1863.
Robert Smalls lived in Charleston, South Carolina as a slave.
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The Planter
Joan Smalls is 28 years old (born July 11, 1988).
He was a slave for the south.
Yes, Robert Smalls had a wife named Hannah Smalls. They married in 1856, and she was instrumental in his life and career, supporting him during his journey to freedom and subsequent political endeavors. Together, they had several children and remained a family unit throughout their lives.
Yes, Robert Smalls was an abolitionist. He was an African American who escaped slavery by commandeering a Confederate ship and delivering it to Union forces during the Civil War. Smalls later became a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and civil rights for African Americans.
At the beginning of the US Civil War, Robert Smalls was working at the harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. (He was still a slave, so his wages were paid to his owner.)