The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African Group

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nikkip
nikkip
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College - Sophomore

Why did Equiano' s name get changed to Gustavus Vassa?

I know he was named after a Scandinavian King, but what made it important?

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Posted by nikkip on Sunday August 31, 2008 at 6:01 PM and tagged with olaudah equiano, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african.

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  1. dude3485
    dude3485 Student
    High School - 11th Grade

    Gustavus Vassa is a latanized version of Gustav Vasa who became King Gustav I of Sweden. Lt. Michael Pascal changed Equiano's name; however Equiano said he would rather be called Jacob, so he was placed in shackles till he accepted his name.

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    Posted by dude3485 on Tuesday September 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM