Benjamin banneker short biography

Benjamin Banneker was a famous self-educated scientist, inventor, astronomer, writer and antislavery activist.

Benjamin banneker short biography

He was an African-American whose knowledge of astronomy helped him author series of almanacs that became commercially successful. He also corresponded with Thomas Jefferson on topics such as racial equality and slavery. Many abolitionists and advocates of racial equality have promoted and praised his work.

Throughout the years, schools, parks, streets and many other tributes have commemorated Benjamin Banneker.

Early Life

Benjamin was born on November, 1731, in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother was African-American and she was a freed slave from Guinea.

Some biographers have said that Benjamin’s mom was the daughter of Molly Welsh, a white servant and