Crispus Attucks (l. c. 1723-1770) was an African American/Native American dockworker, sailor, and whaler who became famous as the first person killed in the Boston Massacre of 5 March 1770, which raised tensions leading to the American Revolution (1765-1789). He is often referred to as a martyr in the cause of liberty.
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c. 1723 - 1770Life of Crispus Attucks.
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5 Mar 1770The Boston Massacre occurs; nine British soldiers fire into a crowd of American colonists, killing five and wounding six others.
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5 Mar 1770Crispus Attucks is the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
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5 Mar 1770The Boston Massacre in Boston, Massachusetts takes place in which five colonists are killed by British troops, including the Black dock worker Crispus Attucks, raising tensions leading to the American Revolutionary War.
