THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

David Walker

outspoken African-American abolitionist and anti-slavery activist

David Walker has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1785 in Wilmington, United States.

Born

in 1785

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: August 6, 1830

Source:

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Birthplace: Wilmington, United States
Professions: writer, merchant, politician, religious leader
Citizenship: United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: September 27, 1785 (SNAC) or September 28, 1785 (BlackPast.org; NCpedia).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

September 27, 1785

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: SNAC

September 28, 1785

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: BlackPast.org
Source: NCpedia

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was David Walker born?

David Walker was born in Wilmington, United States.