John Brown

American abolitionist (1800–1859).

Born May 9th, 1800 in Torrington.

Died December 2nd, 1859 at 59 years old in Charles Town (hanging to death).

Occupations
abolitionist, entrepreneur, postmaster, social activist, tanner

Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon