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Sold as a slave to the familie of boston businessman John Wheatley, Phillis Wheatley wood become the first notable African-American woman poet. As a young girl, Philliss talents were recognized, and he was taught to read and write a poem she wrote in 1776 and dedicated to George Washington brought her an invitation to visit his army head quarters. Phillis die on December 5 1784.

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Sold as a slave to the family of Boston businessman John Wheatley, Phillis Wheatley would become the first notable African-American woman poet. As a young girl, Phillis's talents were recognized, and she was taught to read and write. A poem she wrote in 1776 and dedicated to George Washington brought her an invitation to visit his army headquarters. Phillis died on December 5, 1784.


Article by Gary Hopkins
Education World® Editor in Chief
Copyright © 2004 Education World

08/20/2004
 

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