John Brown (1800-1859) American abolitionist and folk hero who believed in armed revolt to end all slavery. Led Pottawatomie Massacre, 1856, and made an unsuccessful raid on the armoury at Harper's Ferry, 1859. Executed for treason.
John Brown (1800-1859) American abolitionist and folk hero who believed in armed revolt to end all slavery. Led Pottawatomie Massacre, 1856, and made an unsuccessful raid on the armoury at Harper's Ferry, 1859. Executed for treason.
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