Harriet Tubman

Who the Harriet Tubman type is

People who match the Tubman type tend to combine courage with careful planning. They think through the route, prepare what is needed and make sure nobody gets left behind. Their bravery is not reckless: it is steady, deliberate and focused on bringing others to safety.

This type is deeply selfless. Tubman-style personalities put the needs of the people they love ahead of their own comfort, and they keep their commitments even when the cost is high. Their quiet strength makes others feel secure, and their persistence often inspires everyone around them to be a little braver too.

Signature traits

Courageous

The Tubman type faces fear head-on and acts anyway, especially when others depend on them.

Selfless

People of this type naturally put others first and go back for those who need help.

Steadfast

This type stays loyal to its purpose and its people, no matter how long the road.

What Harriet Tubman is known for

United States, c. 1822–1913

• Escaping slavery in Maryland in 1849
• Serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, guiding dozens of people to freedom
• Working as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War
• Later supporting women's suffrage and caring for elderly people in Auburn, New York

Fun facts about Harriet Tubman

• She was born Araminta Ross and later took the first name Harriet, after her mother.
• She was widely known by the nickname Moses.
• She is often quoted as saying she never lost a passenger on her journeys.
• She helped guide the 1863 Combahee River Raid, which freed more than 700 people.