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Nat Turner was a prominent figure of the American slave rebellious movement and one of the most important Civil Rights leaders in history. He led the only effective slave revolt in American history in 1831.
Nat Turner is a legendary African-American freedom fighter and leader in the civil rights movement. He is best known for leading a four-day slave revolt in 1831, which drew increased attention to the abolitionist movement. The event is regarded as one of the most significant rebellions in the history of the United States and is commemorated in the state of Virginia with an annual holiday.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1800</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nat Turner is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born into slavery in Southampton County, Virginia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1821</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turner's Religious Visions</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1821, Turner had his first vision. He believed that God had chosen him to lead his people out of slavery.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1831</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Planning of the Rebellion</div><div class='timeline-text'>In February 1831, Turner began planning and preparing for a rebellion against slave owners.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>Aug 1831</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of the Rebellion</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 21, 1831, Turner and his followers began the rebellion, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 55 white people.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>Oct 1831</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turner is Captured</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 30, 1831, Turner was captured by authorities after hiding for two months.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>Nov 1831</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turner's Execution</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 11, 1831, Turner was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. He was hanged six days later.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Turner's Legacy</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1967, writer William Styron published "The Confessions of Nat Turner", bringing renewed attention to Turner's life and rebellion.</div></div></div>
Nat Turner, an American slave and civil rights leader, was born in 1800 and died on November 11th, 1831 at the age of 31. He is remembered for leading a slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia in 1831, which was the most significant slave uprising in the United States. He was successful in liberating many slaves before he was captured and executed. His story is remembered as a powerful symbol of resistance, strength, and self-determination in the fight for civil rights.
