1346 Shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Denmark Vesey’s rebellion of 1822 was very similar to the Gabriel Prosser rebellion of 1800 in the fact that his plan was exposed by two slaves, and it never happened. Denmark Vesey was born in 1767. He was born into slavery but could purchase his freedom at the age of 32 when he won the lottery. Unfortunately, this couldn’t pay for the freedom of his wife and their children. Denmark helped found an independent African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation in the city in 1818. With the support of white clergy, and over … Continue reading Slave Revolts III: The Denmark Vesey Rebellion Of 1822