Tula

Tula leads an uprising against slavery in Curaçao

📅 17 Augustus 1795

An uprising began at the Knip plantation and spread as enslaved people demanded freedom. Tula argued against their continued enslavement in light of changes elsewhere in the Caribbean. The rebels...

Colonial authorities execute leaders of the Curaçao revolt

📅 3 Oktober 1795

Tula and other leaders were executed after the uprising was suppressed. Extreme punishment aimed to deter further collective resistance. Remembering their demands centers enslaved people’s struggle...

The Netherlands formally rehabilitates Tula

📅 4 Oktober 2023

The Dutch government formally rehabilitated Tula, leader of the 1795 Curaçao uprising against slavery. The ceremony took place on 4 October local time after bad weather interrupted the planned 3...