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(Added reference to claim: hasDescriptiveOccupation (P78): Fugitive Slave, #quickstatements; batch #421 by User:Seila Gonzalez) |
(Created claim: hasDescriptiveOccupation (P78): Spanish Army / Navy Officer, #quickstatements; batch #421 by User:Seila Gonzalez) |
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Juan Bautista Big Prince Whitten
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Juan Bautista "Big Prince" Whitten
Whitten survived the Middle Passage and escaped from slavery, becoming a successful freedman and militia sergeant in Florida who used the court system to protect his rights. Went into exile in Cuba after Spain lost control of Florida in 1821
Carpenter
Slave
Fugitive Slave
Spanish Army / Navy Officer
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