Olaudah Equiano achieved his freedom by purchasing his own freedom from his slave owner, Robert King, in 1766. He had saved money from his work as a sailor and various trades, which allowed him to buy his manumission. Equiano's determination to gain knowledge and financial independence played a crucial role in his eventual liberation. After gaining his freedom, he became an outspoken advocate for the abolition of slavery and an influential figure in the movement.
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