For 10 points, name this slave who led a rebellion in Richmond in 1800.
This man was accused of stealing a pig and biting off Absalom Johnson's ear, but pled benefit of clergy by reciting a Bible verse. The chief obstacle to this man's plan was described in detail by James Callender, who was writing while in jail for violating the Sedition Act. He was told that a French army had occupied the Florida Keys in support. This blacksmith from Brookfield Plantation exempted (*) Quakers, Methodists, and Frenchmen from his plan to kill all white people. He assembled at least a thousand slaves in his army on August 30, which could not advance due to a thunderstorm which flooded roads and bridges. Along with thirty-four of his followers, he was then executed by Governor James Monroe. For 10 points, name this slave who led a rebellion in Richmond in 1800.
This man was accused of stealing a pig and biting off Absalom Johnson's ear, but pled benefit of clergy by reciting a Bible verse.
Gabriel Prosser [or Gabriel]