Dangerfield F. Newby (c. 1820 – October 17, 1859), described as a "huge mulatto", was the oldest of John Brown's raiders, one of the five black raiders. He died during Brown's raid on the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
Dangerfield F. Newby (c. 1820 – October 17, 1859), described as a "huge mulatto", was the oldest of John Brown's raiders, one of the five black raiders. He died during Brown's raid on the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. (en)
Dangerfield Newby est un esclave affranchi puis abolitionniste américain né en 1825 dans le comté de Fauquier, en Virginie, et mort le 16 octobre 1859 à Harpers Ferry, alors en Virginie. Il est connu pour avoir participé au raid de John Brown contre Harpers Ferry, dont il est l'une des premières victimes. (fr)