Harriet Tubman

1822–1913 — USA

Era: Modern

Brilliance: 7/10 | Stewardship: 10/10 | Composite Index: 70

She went back. Again and again.

"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."

Biography

Escaped slavery in 1849. Then went back 13 times, leading 70 people to freedom. Never lost a passenger. First woman to lead an armed assault in the Civil War.

Key Facts

13 trips back into slave territory
Never lost a single passenger
First woman to lead armed assault in Civil War
Combahee River Raid freed 700+
Died on $20/month pension

She escaped slavery. Then went back thirteen times.

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