John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings, as well as his book Snow-Bound.
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17 December 1807 Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States
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Died |
7 September 1892 (aged 84) Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, United States
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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