Person

Gabriel (Gabriel Prosser)

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1800

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Gabriel (Gabriel Prosser), with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Gabriel Prosser Rebellion

    1800

    Role: Enslaved blacksmith who planned the rebellion

    1. spring–summer 1800 · Richmond, VirginiaPlanning the revolt

      During spring and summer 1800, Gabriel planned a revolt to end slavery in Virginia.

    2. August 30, 1800 · Richmond, VirginiaThwarted attack of August 30, 1800

      The planned August 30, 1800 attack failed after information leaked and heavy rain flooded Richmond and central Virginia.

    3. October 10, 1800 · Gallows Hill, Richmond, VirginiaExecutions on Gallows Hill

      Gabriel and twenty-five followers were hanged; Gabriel's execution occurred October 10, 1800, at Gallows Hill.

Sources

  1. Gabriel's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31