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Phillis Wheatley was a house slave. Her master taught her to read and write. She began to write poetry. She was freed. However, she died poor at the age of 40 working as a tavern waitress.

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She is a poem writer and she is the first African American to publish a book!

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Phillis Wheatley's husband is dead


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Phillis Wheatley was a slave to Susannah and John Wheatley. John Wheatley bought her at a slave sale on the Boston wharf.


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When did phillis wheatley die?

Phillis Wheatley died December 25 2009 at 12;00pm in her sleep.


What is phillis wheatleys middle name?

her middle name was Sasha


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What did phillis wheatley do in her childhood?

Phillis wrote poems


What year did phillis wheatley die and what age?

Phillis Wheatley died on December 5, 1784. She was 31.