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'''Dred Scott''' (c. 1799 - September 17, 1858) was an American Slave who is best known for the [[Dred Scott decision|Dred Scott Trial]]. | '''Dred Scott''' (c. 1799 - September 17, 1858) was an American Slave who is best known for the [[Dred Scott decision|Dred Scott Trial]]. | ||
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| + | Despite suffering a horrific judicial defeat in the litigation, on May 26, 1857 he and wife were officially freed in St. Louis Circuit Court. Dred Scott then worked as a porter at Barnum's Hotel in downtown St. Louis, and lived in the city near Carr Street. | ||
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| + | Tragically, he died of [[tuberculosis]] little more than a year later, on September 17, 1858. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:37, April 4, 2023
| Dred Scott | |
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| Born | c. 1799 Virginia |
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| Died | September 17, 1858 St. Louis |
| Spouse(s) | Harriet Robinson |
| Children | 2 |
Dred Scott (c. 1799 - September 17, 1858) was an American Slave who is best known for the Dred Scott Trial.
Despite suffering a horrific judicial defeat in the litigation, on May 26, 1857 he and wife were officially freed in St. Louis Circuit Court. Dred Scott then worked as a porter at Barnum's Hotel in downtown St. Louis, and lived in the city near Carr Street.
Tragically, he died of tuberculosis little more than a year later, on September 17, 1858.