Mary Prince became a free woman through a series of circumstances that began when she was brought to England by her enslaver, who had moved there. In England, she learned that slavery was not legally recognized, and she took the opportunity to assert her freedom. She sought legal assistance and eventually gained her freedom in 1831, becoming an advocate for abolition and women's rights. Her autobiography, "The History of Mary Prince," played a significant role in raising awareness about the realities of slavery.
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