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Olaudah Equiano 'The African' (1745-97)

Olaudah Equiano Plaque © Copyright  L Reddie



Profile: A prominent African man involved in the British movement for the abolition of the slave trade. The writer of the book 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano' 



Plaque location: St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, London, SW1P 3JX



Inscription: 'The African' Olaudah Equiano Baptized Gustavus Vassa in this church 

9 February 1759.


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