Elizabeth Hussey Whittier
American poet and abolitionist (1815–1864) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Hussey Whittier (December 7, 1815 – September 3, 1864)[1] was an American poet and abolitionist, who founded the Female Anti-Slavery Society in Boston in 1833.[2] Alongside her mother, she is credited with encouraging her brother John Greenleaf Whittier's interests in literature and poetry, and was his close companion and collaborator until her death.[3][4]
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Elizabeth Hussey Whitter | |
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Born | (1815-12-07)December 7, 1815 |
Died | September 3, 1864(1864-09-03) (aged 48) |
Occupation(s) | Poet, abolitionist |
Organization(s) | Female Anti-Slavery Society, Boston |
Relatives | John Greenleaf Whittier (brother) |
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