Harriet tubman short biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Harriet Tubman |
| Date of Birth | Circa March 1822 |
| Place of Birth | Dorchester County, Maryland, USA |
| Date of Death | 10 March 1913 |
| Place of Death | Auburn, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | United States |
| Education | Limited; largely self-educated |
| Profession | Abolitionist, humanitarian, Union spy, scout, and nurse |
| Years of Activity | Mid-19th century - early 20th century |
| Brief Information | Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who became a leading abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad. She made over a dozen trips back to Maryland to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using a network of safe houses. During the American Civil War, she served the Union Army as a cook, nurse, armed scout, and spy. |