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George Riley

1833 – 1905

Pioneer in the Oregon Territory and lauded abolitionist speaker

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About George Riley

Lived 1833 – 1905 (aged 71–72). George Riley was an American.

George Putnam Riley (March 29, 1833 in Boston – October 1, 1905) was an African-American abolitionist in the United States. He was referred to as the "Fred Douglass of Oregon" by the Oregonian newspaper.

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Important facts

Born
1833, Boston
Birth century
Died
1905
Nationality
Also known as
George Putnam Riley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Riley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Riley?

Pioneer in the Oregon Territory and lauded abolitionist speaker

When was George Riley born?

George Riley was born in 1833 in Boston.

When did George Riley die?

George Riley died in 1905.

What nationality was George Riley?

George Riley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Riley

· Wikidata: Q61598300

· DBpedia: George Putnam Riley

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