John Rock (abolitionist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Rock (abolitionist)

American abolitionist

Date of Birth: 13-Oct-1825

Place of Birth: Salem, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 03-Dec-1866

Profession: dentist, lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

John Stewart Rock (October 13, 1825 – December 3, 1866) was an American teacher, doctor, dentist, lawyer and abolitionist, historically associated with the coining of the term "black is beautiful" (thought to have originated from a speech he made in 1858, however historical records now indicate he never actually used the specific phrase on that day).
Rock was one of the first African-American men to earn a medical degree.
In addition, he was the first black person to be admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.