Equiano, Olaudah

Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa, was an 18th-century African who was kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery. Later, he bought his freedom and became a prominent abolitionist, using his autobiography to highlight the horrors of slavery. His detailed account helped change public opinion against the transatlantic slave trade. Equiano's life exemplifies resilience and the power of personal narrative in social reform, and he remains a significant figure in history for advocating human rights and the abolition of slavery.