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Solomon Northup was a free black man living in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1841 he was lured to Washington, D. C., and sold into slavery. After nearly twelve years as a slave in Louisiana, he was rescued. He returned to New York State, where he authored a book, Twelve Years A Slave. He lectured extensively throughout the Northeast, and was reported to be helpful to fugitive slaves--even working on the underground railroad for a time. For further information, consult Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery, by David Fiske.

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Solomon Northup was a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. His memoir, "Twelve Years a Slave," details his experiences during this time. Northup was eventually able to regain his freedom and worked as an abolitionist speaker.

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Could Solomon Northup read and write?

YES, Solomon Northup could read and write, he was a free man that could do that.....


When is Solomon northup birthday?

Solomon Northup testified that he was born July 10, 1807 during a court hearing in 1854. This differs from what was stated in his book, Twelve Years A Slave. For more information, see Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery, by David Fiske.


Who was the black freedman sold into slavery?

Solomon Northup


What has the author Solomon Northup written?

Solomon Northup has written: 'An American Story' 'Twelve years a slave. Narrative of Solomon Northup, a citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River, in Louisiana' 'Solomon Northup's Twelve years a slave' -- subject(s): History, Biography, Slaves, Slaves' writings, American, African Americans, Slavery, Plantation life


When did Solomon northup die?

Solomon Northup's death has never been noted. It is believed that he met his death while on one of his various speaking engagements after the publication of his book, "Twelve Years A Slave". But there are many speculations as well with nothing ever being confirmed.


How did Solomon Northup become a slave in Louisiana?

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When is Solomon's birthday?

Solomon Northup testified that he was born July 10, 1807 during a court hearing in 1854. This differs from what was stated in his book, Twelve Years A Slave. For more information, see Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery, by David Fiske.


Did Avery Brooks star in an adaptation of Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave?

No, Avery Brooks did not star in an adaptation of Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave. The lead role was played by Chiwetel Ejiofor in the 2013 film. Brooks is known for his role as Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.


What are facts about Solomon?

Solomon Northup was a free black man living in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1841 he was lured to Washington, D. C., and sold into slavery. After nearly twelve years as a slave in Louisiana, he was rescued. He returned to New York State, where he authored a book, Twelve Years A Slave. He lectured extensively throughout the Northeast, and was reported to be helpful to fugitive slaves--even working on the underground railroad for a time. For further information, consult Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery, by David Fiske.


When was Jeremiah Northup born?

Jeremiah Northup was born in 1816.


When was Nate Northup born?

Nate Northup was born in 1981.


When was Nancy Northup born?

Nancy Northup was born in 1960.