Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth because "the Spirit call her east." She believed it was her duty to travel (sojourner) and declare to the truth to people.
Sojourner of Truth
Sojourner Truth was born as Isabella Baumfree, but she changed her name in 1843 after having a religious experience. She felt inspired to start traveling and sharing her beliefs, so she adopted the name "Sojourner Truth" to reflect her mission as a traveler sharing truth.
Sojourner Truth's middle name is Wagener. Sojourner Truth's middle name is Wagener.
Sojourner Truth's daughter's name was Diana.
Sojourner Truth's husbands name was Thomas
Sojourner Truth's husband's name was Thomas.
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Sojourner Truth real name is Isabella Baumfree.
Her actual name is Isabella Baumfree but she likes to call herself Sojourner Truth because the spirit calls for her and she must go Sojourner Truth rocks! :)
She was born out of 13 chidlern sold away from her family at the age of 9.she was sold a toatle of 4 times she married a older slave named timothy had 4 children names peter james elizabeth .sojourner escaped with her in phat named sopica inspired to speach she change her name to sojourner truth-she joined a ante slavery club
Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth when she was in her mid 30s.
She was born Isabella Baumfree and changed her name to Sojourner Truth when her son died to signify that she was a traveler telling the truth about slavery.