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In 1856, when he was 46, John Greenleaf Whittier passed away. He was an American poet, journalist, abolitionist and Quaker. He was born on December 17, 1807 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Whittier's poetry is often considered to be among the best of the 19th century. He was a strong supporter of the abolition of slavery, and his poetry often reflected his political views.