Episode 3 of 3
Cayenne Decree
- When
- 7 December 1802
- Where
- France
Slavery was restored in Cayenne by a consular decree on 7 December 1802.
In Cayenne, slavery was restored by a consular decree on 7 December 1802. This was followed by a local decree by Victor Hugues on 24 April 1803, which officially reestablished slavery in the colony.
Sources
- Law of 20 May 1802 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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