Historical Person

Cyrille Bissette

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International history trans-atlantic slavery đź“Ť Martinique

Cyrille Bissette

Gender: Male

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Enslaved people in Martinique rise up before emancipation takes effect

đź“… 22 May 1848

News of the French emancipation decree triggered revolt in Martinique. The uprising helped force local authorities to proclaim emancipation before the decree’s scheduled implementation. Enslaved...