What is Denmark Vesey?
'''Denmark Vesey''' (1767 – 1822) was an African-American [[Slavery|slave]]. Today, he is known for planning one of the biggest slave uprisings in the United States. The plan was found out, and he was arrested. Together, with the other leaders of the rebellion, he was [[executed]]. Two slaves who did not agree with Vesey’s plans told the authorities. They charged 131 people of conspiring. 67 were convicted. 35 were [[hanged]]. One of those was Denmark Vesey. [[Category:1767 births]] [[Category:1822 deaths]] [[Category:African-American people]] [[Category:Slaves]] {{bio-stub}}