Nathaniel Gordon

Pirate, Ship owner

1834 – 1862

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Who was Nathaniel Gordon?

Nathaniel Gordon was the only American slave trader to be tried, convicted, and executed "for being engaged in the Slave Trade," under the Piracy Law of 1820.

Gordon was born in Portland, Maine.

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Born
1834
Portland
Profession
Lived in
  • Maine
Died
Feb 21, 1862
New York

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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