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Guadeloupe Decree
- When
- 16 July 1802
- Where
- France
A consular decree on 16 July 1802 formalized the reestablishment of slavery in Guadeloupe.
The reestablishment of slavery in Guadeloupe was formalized by another legislative measure, a consular decree passed on 16 July 1802. This followed the initial Law of 20 May 1802, which had not applied to colonies under rebel control.
Sources
- Law of 20 May 1802 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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