Nathaniel Gordon
American slave trader (1826-1862) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 36
Nathaniel Gordon was an American slave trader who was the only person in the United States to be tried, convicted, and executed by the federal government for having "engaged in the slave trade", which was deemed an act of piracy when committed by American citizens under the Piracy Law of 1820.
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As such, Gordon was also the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1862 · aged 36
