Juan Bautista Big Prince Whitten (Q491622)
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HC-PER-38246
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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