Fortune Has Changed My Life

About this episode

The episode explores the life of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, an enslaved man who became a nobleman in Russia.

Born in Africa, enslaved, and brought to a foreign land, Abram Petrovich Gannibal forged an incredible path for himself, rising until he became a respected nobleman and member of Russian court.   Support Noble Blood: —PRE-ORDER ' THE ARCANE ARTS' — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• enslavement
• nobility
• Russian court
• historical figures
• cultural identity

Keywords

• Abram Petrovich Gannibal
• enslaved
• nobleman
• Russian court
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noble Blood

Books & works: Anatomy: A Love Story, Immortality: A Love Story

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