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Phillis Wheatley (1753?-1784) was an African woman who was brought to American when she was about seven or eight years old. Within sixteen months she was able to learn the English language and was educated by the family of her Boston master, John Wheatley. She became a published poet who gained considerable status in the society of Boston and London. She later married John Peters and had three children with him. "In 1776 she was received by General Washington" (Perkins 402). She already had one volume of poems published and was working on a second when she died at the age of thirty-one.
Perkins, Barbara and George. The American Tradition in Literature, 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. 402. Print.
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∙ 12y agoPhillis Wheatley was an African slave in Boston, Massachusetts when she became the first published black poet in America in 1767. Wheatley came to the Boston slave market in 1761.
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How did Philis Wheatly die?
Phillis Wheatley died from an undisclosed illness. She died at the age of 31 on December 5, 1784 in Boston, MA.
Who is phillis wheatley's family member?
Phylis Wheatley did not have a family she was bought by the Wheatley family
Who was Nathaniel Wheatley?
Nathaniel Wheatley was like a brother to Phillis Wheatley. He taught her how to read,write,and speak English. He helped Phillis Wheatley become a famous African American poetess. He taught her Greek,and Latin.He is the son to John and Susanna Wheatley
What was Phillis Wheatley's favorite color?
Phillis Wheatley's favorite color was purple.
What was the names of Phillis Wheatley's kids?
Phillis Wheatley's children's name are not listed anywhere. All three of her children died in infancy. She was married to John Peters.
Did philis wheatley publish the north star?
Philis Wheatley was not the one who published the North Star. The North Star was a 19th century anti slavery newspaper in the US b Frederick Douglass in June 1851.
What are some interesting facts about phillis wheatley?
Philis Wheatly was the first African-American to earn a living with her writings. Philis Wheatly last know poem was written for George Washington. Philis Wheatly wrote more than 100 poems.
Does philis wheatley have kids?
yes she had three kids. Two died before her. They're names were Eliza,Mary, and George all sadly died in infancy
How did Philis Wheatly die?
Phillis Wheatley died from an undisclosed illness. She died at the age of 31 on December 5, 1784 in Boston, MA.
What was philis wheatly's career?
she was a slave and then a poet
Was John Wheatley the master of Phillis Wheatley?
Phillis Wheatley was a slave to Susannah and John Wheatley. John Wheatley bought her at a slave sale on the Boston wharf.
Who is phillis wheatley's family member?
Phylis Wheatley did not have a family she was bought by the Wheatley family
What is the birth name of Jayson Wheatley?
Jayson Wheatley's birth name is Jason Francis Wheatley.
Is phillis wheatley related to john wheatley?
No. John Wheatley bought phillis at a slave auction
What is the birth name of Brian Wheatley?
Brian Wheatley's birth name is Alfred Brian Wheatley.
What is the birth name of Glenn Wheatley?
Glenn Wheatley's birth name is Glen Dawson Wheatley.
What is the birth name of Tyrone Wheatley?
Tyrone Wheatley's birth name is Tyrone Anthony Wheatley.
