Ottobah Cugoano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ottobah Cugoano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Cugoano was born in 1757 near Ajumako, modern day Ghana.[1] He was a Fanti.[1] His family was friends with the local chief. At the age of 13 he was sold into slavery and sent to Grenada.[1]He remained in the West Indies until he was purchased by an English merchant. He was taken to England and in 1772 and was baptized with the name John Stuart. He obtained his freedom in England."