Harriet Tubman
c. 1822–1913
Conductor of the Underground Railroad who freed hundreds of enslaved people.
📖Biography
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, she escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
Key Achievements
Led 13 missions on the Underground Railroad
Freed approximately 70 enslaved people
Served as a spy for the Union Army
First woman to lead an armed assault during the Civil War
Life Timeline
Born into slavery in Maryland
Escaped to freedom
Began missions on the Underground Railroad
Led the Combahee River Raid
Passed away in Auburn, New York
Legacy & Impact
Tubman's extraordinary courage made her a symbol of freedom and resistance, demonstrating that one person's bravery could change the course of many lives.