John Brown (May 9, 1800 – December 2, 1859) was an American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the united states.
During the 1856 conflict of Kansas, Brown commanded forces at the battle of the black jack and the battle of Osawatomie. Brown's followers killed five slavery supporters at pottawatomie. In 1859, Brown led an unsuccessful raid on the federal armoury at Harpers ferry that ended with the multi-racial group's capture. Brown's trial resulted in his conviction and a sentence of death by hanging. |