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 1770Crispus Attucks is the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
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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.
