EVENT INFORMATION

12
Yüni
1848

Enslaved and free Black Statians demand emancipation

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📅 12 Yüni 1848 📍

A gathering led by free and enslaved Black Statians demanded emancipation, better food provisions, and time free from labor. Colonial authorities mobilized the militia; people were killed and wounded, and leaders were exiled to Curaçao. The revolt is central evidence that emancipation was claimed through organized local action, not simply granted from Europe.

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🔖 Marká

Personanan den e suseso aki

Thomas Dupersoy

Prince

Valentine

Oscar

Joseph

Abraham

Organisashonnan den e Evento aki

Colonial Council of Sint Eustatius

local militia