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Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): Named after the slave ship (Phillis); "owners" taught her to read; poetry brought her fame
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): Named after the slave ship (Phillis); "owners" taught her to read; poetry brought her fame; she died in poverty at 31; her babies died, too!