Phillis Wheatley

1753-1784

The first African-American author to have a book of poetry published.

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Early America

Isabella I of Spain 1451-1504
Elizabeth I of England 1533-1603
Pocahontas c.1596-1617
Salem Wich Trials 1692-1693

Martha Washington 1731-1802
Abigail Adams 1744-1818
Judith Sargent Murray 1751-1820
Betsy Ross 1752-1836
Phillis Wheatley 1753-1784
Peggy Shippen 1760-1804
Deborah Sampson 1760-1827
Maria Reynolds 1768-1847
Dolley Madison 1768-1849
Elizabeth Monroe 1768-1830
Martha Jefferson Randolph 1772-1836