Solomon northup born july 10, 1807 or 1808 was an american abolitionist and the primary author of the memoir twelve years a slave. Solomon northup was a free born, african american man living in new. His years in this condition of servitude were filled with abuse, apprehension, and a profound fear for his life he narrowly escaped lynching. Solomon northup s memoir was reprinted several times later in the 19th century. Now the major motion picture that won the 2014 academy award for best picture, starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, and lupita nyongo.
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