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May 30, 1822
Denmark Vesey's Planned Slave Revolt Discovered
The planned slave uprising organized by Denmark Vesey in Charleston, South Carolina, was betrayed before it could begin.
July 2, 1822
Denmark Vesey Executed
Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man, was executed for organizing what would have been one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history.
circa 1767
Denmark Vesey Born
Denmark Vesey, who organized one of the largest planned slave revolts in U.S. history, was born in the Caribbean.
June 22, 1822
Denmark Vesey's Planned Rebellion Discovered
Denmark Vesey's planned slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina, was betrayed before it could be carried out.
July 2, 1822
Death of Denmark Vesey
Denmark Vesey, an African American man who planned a major slave rebellion, was executed in Charleston, South Carolina.