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In the Dutch colony Curaçao, a group of about 40 slaves started an uprising against the owners

229
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17 August 1795,

In the Dutch colony Curaçao, a group of about 40 slaves started an uprising against the owners. The slaves of other plantations and the prisoners, who joined the rebellion, were released. The freedom lasted for a month and ended the torture and execution of the rebels. “In the end, freedom” says the plate of the sculpture’s foot that you see in the photo.

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