Charles Sumner
American abolitionist and statesman (1811–1874)
Charles Sumner was born on January 6, 1811 in Boston and died on March 11, 1874 in Washington, D.C., aged 63. Recorded occupations: politician, writer and lawyer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include United States senator. Notable works include “The Barbarism of Slavery”. Educated at Harvard Law School and Harvard University. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Antiquarian Society and American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- January 6, 1811 · Boston
- Died
- March 11, 1874 · Washington, D.C.
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- politician, writer, lawyer
- Positions held
- United States senator
- Notable works
- The Barbarism of Slavery
- Education
- Harvard Law School, Harvard University
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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