Elijah Parish Lovejoy was an American Presbyterian minister, journalist, newspaper editor, and abolitionist. After his murder by a mob, he became a martyr to the abolitionist cause opposing slavery in the United States. He was also hailed as a defender of free speech and freedom of the press.
Elijah Parish Lovejoy, American minister, journalist, and activist (died 1837)
On November 9, in the year 1802, Elijah Parish Lovejoy, American minister, journalist, and activist (died 1837). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 9, one of 436 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Elijah Parish Lovejoy. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 9, 1802 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 1 September 2026.
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